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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s 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, Node.js, 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

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s 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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