AI Engineer: NLP, Prompting & Vector Data Systems

Synchrony Systems, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Systems, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Python-focused candidate with 1.5 to 4 years of experience to join our AI/ML team. The role emphasizes building and evaluating intelligent agents, prompt engineering, and working with NLP or chatbots in a collaborative, sprint-driven environment.

You will work with embedding models, vector databases, and RESTful APIs, contribute to data handling, and ensure robust testing and bias awareness in model outputs.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of machine learning and AI concepts, NLP or chatbots.
• Prompt engineering: crafting prompts, few-shot examples and output formatting.
• Familiarity with embedding models, vector databases, and unstructured data.
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs, microservices, and handling JSON/XML data.
• Knowledge of lists, dictionaries, trees/graphs and their use in agent design.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting to differentiate model vs. code issues.
• Agile and collaborative mindset; sprint-based teamwork.
• Domain adaptability for new industries and tailored agents.
• Attention to data handling, edge cases, and thorough testing.
• Ethical awareness of bias and confidentiality considerations.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Prompt engineering

RAG & data handling

API & integration

Data structures & algorithms

Debugging & problem-solving

Agile mindset

Domain adaptability

Attention to detail

Ethical awareness

Job description

Synchrony Systems, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Python-focused candidate with 1.5 to 4 years of experience to join our AI/ML team. The role emphasizes building and evaluating intelligent agents, prompt engineering, and working with NLP or chatbots in a collaborative, sprint-driven environment.

You will work with embedding models, vector databases, and RESTful APIs, contribute to data handling, and ensure robust testing and bias awareness in model outputs.