Junior AI & Data Engineer

ShipMonk; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ShipMonk is seeking a junior data/AI engineer to build data pipelines and AI-powered tools for internal users. You’ll work with senior data and AI engineers and move projects into production.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in SQL and Python, and learn how data flows from source systems into our data warehouse, while exploring new AI tools and applications across the business. This role offers mentorship, fast-paced delivery, and opportunities to contribute to real production systems on a

Qualifications

• You build AI-first.
• At least one project where you moved and shaped real data: a thesis, internship or personal project.
• Good SQL and Python.
• A basic idea of how data gets from a source system into a database or warehouse.
• Curiosity, and the will to explain what you built.
• Good English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and data models.
• Build AI assistants, apps and automations with AI coding tools, and help take them to production.
• Experiment with new AI tools and share what works with the team.
• Help colleagues in business teams start using AI in their work.
• Learn to scope a problem with business users and present results.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI-first

Data pipelines

English

Tools

Docker

Job description

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL — we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more.

We are ShipMonk, and we provide logistics services in order fulfillment. Our main business is in the USA, but our modern platform is built by the Product Development team in Prague.

Build real data pipelines and AI tools, and ship them to production.

ShipMonk runs fulfillment for 1,500+ ecommerce brands, up to 100,000 orders a day in peak season. The product is built in Prague. We are building a new AI domain in our Data team and are looking for a junior engineer who builds AI-first and wants to learn how data and AI work in a real company.

You will work with senior data and AI engineers. You will build pipelines and data models, then AI tools on top of them, for colleagues across the business. You will help spot where AI can help them, and your work goes to production.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain data pipelines and data models
• Build AI assistants, apps and automations with AI coding tools, and help take them to production
• Experiment with new AI tools and share what works with the team
• Help colleagues in business teams start using AI in their work
• Learn to scope a problem with business users and present results

What You’ll Bring

• You build AI-first. You use AI coding tools for your own projects, not only chat.
• At least one project where you moved and shaped real data: a thesis, an internship or a personal project. A link is welcome.
• Good SQL and Python
• A basic idea of how data gets from a source system into a database or warehouse
• Curiosity, and the will to explain what you built
• Good English

Nice To Have

• Something you built and deployed that other people use
• Any cloud warehouse, orchestration or Docker experience
• Statistics or econometrics

Why Join?

• Mentoring from senior data and AI engineers
• Production work from month one, on a real data platform
• Time to experiment with the newest AI tools
• A fast-growing area where juniors can grow into senior roles
• Karlín office, educational events, small team

About ShipMonk

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.

Why ShipMonk?

We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.

• Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
  ● Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
  ● Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
  ● Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
  ● Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.

Our Core Values

Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.

• Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
• People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
• Own it: We take ownership of our work, our mistakes, and our successes.
• Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
• Change the score:We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.

ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.