Junior AI Engineer

Ajaia | AI Consultancy

. Build and fix frontend and backend features for AI-enabled applications under the guidance of senior engineers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $10,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in building and fixing frontend and backend features for AI-enabled applications, with a strong foundation in modern frameworks and languages. Capable of integrating large language model APIs and utilizing AI tools for coding support and debugging.

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React or Next.jsPython or Node.jsREST APIsGit and GitHubLarge Language Model API Experience

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Hard Skills

Frontend FrameworksBackend LanguagesREST APIsSQL DatabasesAI Tools UsageCode ReviewDebuggingTest GenerationDocumentationAI Workflows

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEagerness to LearnFeedback AcceptanceProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHubAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgreSQLMySQL

Industry Keywords

AI-Enabled ApplicationsLarge Language ModelsCloud DeploymentsEngineering PatternsClient Engagements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMacOSMySQLNext.jsNode.jsOpen SourcePostgresPythonReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and fix frontend and backend features for AI-enabled applications under the guidance of senior engineers
Help integrate large language model APIs, prompts, and simple AI workflows into products
Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews
Work with APIs, databases, and cloud deployments on well-defined tasks
Use AI tools daily for coding support, debugging, research, test generation, and documentation
Ask clarifying questions early and raise blockers quickly
Keep documentation, tickets, and status updates current
Learn the team's engineering patterns and apply them consistently
Build and ship AI-enabled software across client engagements and internal products

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years of professional experience, or a strong portfolio of shipped projects (internships, freelance, open source, or personal projects count)
Working knowledge of a modern frontend framework (such as React or Next.js) and a backend language (such as Python or Node.js)
Basic understanding of REST APIs, SQL databases, and authentication
Some hands-on experience calling a large language model API (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini) in a project
Comfortable with Git and GitHub for daily collaboration
Clear written and spoken English with technical and non-technical colleagues
Active daily use of AI tools for coding, debugging, and learning
Ability to check AI-generated code for correctness instead of accepting it as is
Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and improve quickly
Reliable wired internet connection with at least 100 Mbps speed
Computer or laptop with Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor or higher
Minimum 8 GB RAM and at least 128 GB available storage
Windows 10 or macOS (latest version)
1080p webcam and working microphone
Backup solutions for power and internet interruptions
Working schedule follows Eastern Time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, including holidays
Preferred: A project that uses retrieval (RAG), embeddings, or a simple AI agent
Preferred: Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform
Preferred: Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance Bonus
Remote work with earned flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off