Junior AI Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Build tools, automations, and applications supporting internal business needs across marketing, research, and workflow optimization .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing Python-based services and applied AI workflows, with a strong focus on building scalable solutions that meet internal business needs. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholder requirements into effective tools and automations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingLLM-Based WorkflowsAgentic Coding ToolsAI Development Best PracticesStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

PythonApplied AI WorkflowsLanguage Model WorkflowsAPIs DevelopmentSystem Performance EvaluationAutomation DevelopmentClassification TechniquesSummarization TechniquesExtraction TechniquesSearch Support

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingStakeholder UnderstandingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Claude CodeOpenAI CodexCursorLangGraphLangChainGoogle ADKOpenAI Agent SDKMLFlowArizeLangSmith

Industry Keywords

AI LandscapeWorkflow OptimizationBusiness NeedsInternal ToolsEvaluation Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build tools, automations, and applications supporting internal business needs across marketing, research, and workflow optimization
Design, test, and improve language-model-based workflows for classification, summarization, extraction, generation, and search support
Partner with Marketing, Product, Data Science, and broader business teams to translate needs into clear, scalable solutions
Develop Python-based services, APIs, and internal tools integrating AI capabilities into daily workflows
Evaluate and refine system performance for quality, speed, reliability, and cost
Identify edge cases, improve system behavior, and contribute to applied AI development best practices
Stay current with the evolving AI landscape and help evaluate tools and approaches for adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior internship experience in software engineering
Hands-on experience building LLM-based or applied AI workflows
Strong Python skills
Familiarity with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Cursor
Ability to understand stakeholder needs and translate them into effective solutions
Comfort working across a range of projects and solving ambiguous problems
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical partners
Preferred: Familiarity with agentic frameworks such as LangGraph/LangChain, Google ADK, and OpenAI Agent SDK
Preferred: Familiarity with evaluation techniques and frameworks such as MLFlow, Arize, and LangSmith
Preferred: Familiarity with front-end prototyping
Candidates advancing to the first interview round must show photo ID on camera
Final interviews are conducted in person at a Penguin Random House location
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off