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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Synechron
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States
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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New Jersey $65k - $68k/year & benefits (see below).

We are looking for a curious, disciplined, and highly motivated

Entry-Level AI Engineer

to join our team. This role is designed for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is excited to learn, solve difficult problems, and build practical AI systems. You do not need prior professional experience in artificial intelligence. You will receive guidance and collaborate with experienced engineers while developing your skills across machine learning, software engineering, data, and AI products.

Build, test, and improve AI and machine learning features. Write clean, reliable, and well-documented Python code. Work with data to prepare, analyze, and validate datasets. Implement and evaluate machine learning models and AI workflows. Experiment with large language models, APIs, embeddings, or other AI technologies. Document your work, assumptions, results, and next steps. Continuously learn new tools, methods, and concepts as the field evolves.

A solid foundation in programming, especially Python, through coursework, projects, internships, research, or self-directed learning.

Familiarity with machine learning or deep learning concepts. Experience with Python libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. Exposure to SQL, APIs, Git, Linux, cloud platforms, or software testing. Experience building personal, academic, open-source, or hackathon projects. A GitHub portfolio, technical project, research project, or other demonstration of your work.

A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field is welcome but

not required

. Equivalent skills gained through projects, bootcamps, independent study, military service, or other experiences are also valued.

Explain your reasoning and document your work clearly. Develop a reliable understanding of how our AI systems are built, tested, and maintained.

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays). ~ A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region). ~ Retirement savings plans. ~ A higher education certification policy. ~ Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. ~ Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. ~ Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. ~ SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.