Artificial Intelligence Engineer

SDL Tech Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SDL Tech Search is seeking an early-career software engineer to help build AI-powered business solutions at enterprise scale. You’ll work with business leaders, engineers, data professionals, and product teams to identify where AI creates measurable value and deliver production-ready solutions.

For candidates with 3-5 years of experience, this role offers exposure to real AI initiatives, learning from experienced practitioners, and opportunities to impact operational performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software engineering, data, automation, analytics, or applied AI experience.
• Degree from a highly regarded university with a strong academic record.
• Proficiency with Python and modern software development practices.
• Experience with APIs, automation frameworks, or data-driven applications.
• Exposure to large language models, prompt engineering, AI agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, or related technologies.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A builder’s mentality with a desire to learn, experiment, and create impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities where AI can improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled applications and workflow solutions.
• Build integrations, APIs, automation tools, and supporting technical infrastructure.
• Explore emerging technologies including LLMs, AI agents, retrieval systems, and modern automation platforms.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate ideas into production-ready solutions.
• Evaluate new AI products, platforms, and vendors through pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Help drive adoption of AI tools by educating users and sharing best practices.
• Continuously explore new technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Python

APIs

LLMs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

University degree (strong academic record)

Tools

Automation frameworks

Data-driven applications

Job description

Build the Next Generation of AI-Powered Business Solutions

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Some AI roles focus on research. Others focus on building.

This opportunity is for builders.

Our client is investing heavily in artificial intelligence and is seeking an exceptional early-career engineer to help transform how a global organization leverages AI to drive decision‑making, productivity, and business performance.

You’ll work directly with business leaders, engineers, data professionals, and product teams to identify opportunities where AI can create measurable value, then help bring those solutions to life. From intelligent workflow automation and AI copilots to agent‑based systems and advanced decision‑support tools, you’ll have the opportunity to apply emerging technologies to meaningful business challenges.

For ambitious engineers with 3-5 years of experience, this role offers something increasingly rare: the chance to work on real AI initiatives that move beyond experimentation and deliver impact at enterprise scale.

Why Top Candidates Are Interested

Accelerated Career Growth

Gain exposure typically reserved for more senior professionals by partnering directly with executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Work on Real AI

Build solutions that are deployed, adopted, and used across the organization. Your work won’t sit in a lab or proof‑of‑concept environment.

Learn Faster

Work alongside experienced AI practitioners, software engineers, data scientists, and business leaders while staying at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Meaningful Compensation

Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and profit‑sharing opportunities.

High Visibility

Contribute to initiatives that have direct influence on operational performance, business strategy, and organizational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Identify opportunities where AI can improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI‑enabled applications and workflow solutions.
• Build integrations, APIs, automation tools, and supporting technical infrastructure.
• Explore emerging technologies including LLMs, AI agents, retrieval systems, and modern automation platforms.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate ideas into production‑ready solutions.
• Evaluate new AI products, platforms, and vendors through pilots and proof‑of‑concept initiatives.
• Help drive adoption of AI tools by educating users and sharing best practices.
• Continuously explore new technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

What We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate both strong technical aptitude and intellectual curiosity.

Ideal candidates will offer:

• 3-5 years of software engineering, data, automation, analytics, or applied AI experience.
• A degree from a highly regarded university with a strong academic record.
• Proficiency with Python and modern software development practices.
• Experience working with APIs, automation frameworks, or data‑driven applications.
• Exposure to large language models, prompt engineering, AI agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, or related technologies.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A builder’s mentality with a desire to learn, experiment, and create impact.