Junior Ai Ml Engineer

Role: Junior AI/ML Engineer

Duration: 12 months

Location: Austin, TX 78744 (Onsite)

This position requires an onsite presence 4 to 5 days per week. Candidates must reside in the Austin area and be authorized to work in the United States.

The client is work to be accomplished

The AI Apprenticeship Program establishes a sustainable and governed pathway for developing entry-level AI talent in support of the client's AI Strategic Plan. Under supervision, the intern will:

• Assist in evaluating emerging AI trends, tools, and vendor solutions against defined business use cases
• Contribute to the development of AI/ML models and prototype applications for prioritized use cases
• Help design and document data and AI pipelines that integrate with existing systems
• Create reports, analyses, and presentations that communicate findings and outcomes clearly
• Collaborate with data, engineering, software development, and governance teams

An AI/Technical Product Owner (TPO) Apprentice will also provide direct support for Planning & Administration team in the following areas:

• Research emerging AI technologies, document findings, and prepare recommendations, reports, and presentations.
• Support AI governance activities, including risk assessments, compliance tracking, and documentation maintenance.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve business processes using AI, automation, and digital solutions.
• Serve as an administrator for assigned enterprise applications, supporting configuration, access management, and operational activities.

Act as a Technical Product Owner (TPO) for assigned divisions and application portfolios.

• Partner with project managers, architects, developers, vendors, and stakeholders to support project delivery and application enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and division leadership.
• Coordinate production support activities, monitor issues, and manage escalations through resolution.
• Assist with application modernization, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives.
• Support vendor management, software renewals, governance activities, and portfolio planning efforts.