Associate AI Developer

Job Title: Associate AI Developer
Location: Roanoke, VA (Hybrid/Remote Considered)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

Job Summary

We seek an Associate AI Developer to design, develop, and deploy AI applications. This role is ideal for an early-career developer passionate about AI/ML, large language models (LLMs), and NLP.

You will collaborate with senior AI developers, data scientists, and engineers to build AI solutions for enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing, testing, and deploying AI models, focusing on LLMs and NLP-based applications.
  • Implement vector-based search, embeddings, and knowledge retrieval techniques.
  • Write efficient code in Python, Java, or other AI-focused languages.
  • Support API development and integrate AI models with enterprise applications.
  • Work with vector databases (FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone) and data pipelines.
  • Follow MLOps best practices for model versioning, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop AI-powered solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Stay updated on machine learning, deep learning, and AI infrastructure.
  • Debug AI model inference, data ingestion, and deployment issues.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in software development, AI/ML, or related areas.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
  • Understanding of NLP techniques, transformers, embeddings, and vector databases.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices development.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with LLM fine-tuning, RAG architectures, and knowledge graphs.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based AI deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of DevOps and MLOps tools for AI lifecycle management.
  • Prior exposure to Medicaid, Medicare, or healthcare AI applications.
Why Join Ginkgo-AI?
  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies in a fast-growing company.
  • Work alongside AI experts and industry leaders.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package with career growth opportunities.
  • Be part of a company developing AI solutions for real-world enterprise challenges.

Ready to launch your AI development career? Apply today!

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Ready to join our team? Send your resume to careers@ginkgo-ai.com and take the next step in your career!