Objective Partners
AI

Junior Software Engineer - AI Prompt Engineering

Objective Partners · New York, NY

Actively hiring Posted 3 months ago

Location:
Hybrid Midtown NYC

Core Stack:
Python, LLMs (ChatGPT/Claude), Git, REST APIs

Technical Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Recent/Upcoming grad).
  • CS Fundamentals: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Programming: Experience with at least one language (Python preferred; JavaScript or Java acceptable).
  • Version Control: Proficiency with Git.
  • Communication: Strong written skills with a high attention to detail.

AI & Prompt Engineering Skills

  • Prompt Design: Ability to design, test, and refine prompts for development, automation, and data analysis.
  • Validation: Skill in evaluating AI-generated code/text for correctness, security, and reliability.
  • Integration: Basic experience building scripts or tools that incorporate AI models via APIs.
  • AI Safety: Curiosity and awareness regarding hallucination detection and output quality.

Preferred Qualifications & "Signals"

  • Projects: Capstone projects or GitHub repos involving LLM APIs or prompt experiments.
  • Experience: Internships using AI to accelerate development or summarization workflows.
  • Testing: Exposure to automated testing or Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Infrastructure: Basic understanding of cloud concepts and REST APIs.

Why Join?

  • Real-World AI: Move beyond research—learn how AI is used as a tool in production systems.
  • Mentorship: Direct guidance from senior engineers on AI-enabled platforms.
  • Modern Path: Foundation for growth into AI Systems or Product Engineering roles.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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