AI/ML Engineer - Junior

Halvik is hiring a Junior AI/ML Engineer to join a team supporting USPTO's Patent Center. The role assists with developing and evaluating machine learning models, preparing datasets, implementing AI solutions, and integrating intelligent systems into applications.

What you'll do:

• Work with clients, key stakeholders, as well as cross-functional teams
• Feature engineering and model optimization (assisting)
• Analyzing model performance with standard metrics
• Working with Python, ML libraries, AI APIs
• Basic NLP, computer vision, or generative AI tasks
• Prompt engineering and RAG integration
• SQL and data preparation
• Basic Git / version control
• Using AI-enabled dev tools (Claude Code, Copilot)

What they're looking for:

• Junior (0 to 4 years)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with Python, Javascript, Java
• Experience with AI coding harnesses or related methods for agentic software development
• Experience with LLM engineering such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agentic frameworks
• Experience with MLOps concepts, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and model lifecycle management
• Experience collaborating in Agile development environments and using modern DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar generative AI platforms
• Experience working with large language models and prompt engineering
• Experience with model evaluation and performance optimization
• Experience developing and integrating APIs
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies

Benefits:

• Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 11 federal holidays and PTO
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Contribution matching