Junior AI Engineer

AI Engineer (Entry-Level / Associate)

Location: Baltimore MD Practice Area: Technology & Engineering Type: Permanent

Build the next generation of AI-powered applications using cutting-edge technologies and real-world impact

The Role

We are seeking an early-career AI Engineer to join our growing Technology & Engineering practice. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with generative AI foundation models and modern full-stack development while being supported by experienced engineers. You will contribute to building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges across financial services with exposure to front middle and back-office operations transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will combine technical curiosity with an understanding of financial services operations helping clients reinvent and optimize operational processes through AI-enabled solutions while supporting business analysis feature reporting and stakeholder collaboration.

What Youll Do

• Support the design and development of applications leveraging foundation models (LLMs multimodal AI) and intelligent automation capabilities
• Experiment with generative AI techniques including RAG and prompt engineering under guidance to solve operational and business challenges
• Contribute to building AI agents and workflows using frameworks such as LangChain or Semantic Kernel
• Assist in developing full-stack applications and APIs integrating AI capabilities across front middle and back-office financial services operations
• Collaborate in agile teams while contributing to testing deployment process reinvention initiatives and feature reporting activities

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science AI Data Science or equivalent practical training
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one AI/ML framework (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow)
• Foundational experience with generative AI LLMs and hands-on experience with RAG through academic internship or personal projects
• Understanding of financial services operations across front middle or back-office functions with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and support business analysis activities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to learning stakeholder engagement and reporting on business and technical features

Bonus Points For

• Experience with tools or frameworks such as LangChain AutoGen Semantic Kernel or OpenAI APIs
• Exposure to front-end or back-end technologies including React JavaScript or FastAPI
• Knowledge of vector databases data pipelines APIs cloud concepts Git and CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with deploying AI/ML workloads on AWS Azure or GCP
• Internship or hands-on project experience within AI machine learning or financial services technology environments

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning training and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

Benefits

• Medical Dental Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave and dependent care support
• Tuition and wellness reimbursement programs
• Access to employee discount platforms HSA/FSA and commuter benefits

Inclusion at Capco

Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We value each persons unique perspective and contribution. At Capco we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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