What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Engineer position at Techstra Solutions?
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior AI Engineer who is passionate about artificial intelligence and eager to launch their career building innovative AI solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent master's graduate who has a strong technical foundation, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited to learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly motivated, and thrives as part of a team. You will work alongside data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to develop, test, and deploy AI-powered applications that solve real business challenges.Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (relocation assistance is offered)
About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com
We are seeking a Junior AI Engineer who is passionate about artificial intelligence and eager to launch their career building innovative AI solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent master's graduate who has a strong technical foundation, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited to learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly motivated, and thrives as part of a team. You will work alongside data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to develop, test, and deploy AI-powered applications that solve real business challenges.Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions.
- Build and evaluate machine learning models using structured and unstructured data.
- Develop applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.
- Create prompts, evaluate model outputs, and improve AI application performance.
- Support the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and AI agents.
- Prepare, clean, and analyze datasets for model training and evaluation.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and code reviews.
- Document technical designs, experiments, and implementation approaches.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies, research, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and AI concepts.
- Experience developing projects using Python.
- Knowledge of libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, or similar AI frameworks.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI concepts.
- Understanding of REST APIs and software development best practices.
- Experience using Git or other version control systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic or personal projects involving LLMs, AI agents, RAG, or Generative AI.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Experience using vector databases or embeddings.
- Knowledge of SQL and basic data engineering concepts.
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines.
- Internship or research experience in AI, machine learning, or software development.
- Passionate about AI and excited to continuously learn new technologies.
- Strong team player who enjoys collaborating and sharing ideas.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to tackle new challenges.
- Self-starter who takes initiative while seeking feedback and mentorship.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (relocation assistance is offered)
About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com