Junior AI & Data Engineer
overt minds
📍 Remote🌐 Remote🕐 24d ago🔗 himalayas
Job Description
### This is a remote position.
We are hiring smart, analytical freshers and early‑career engineers for a Junior AI & Data Engineer role. This is a developmental position focused on building strong fundamentals in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering.
You will support real‑world AI/ML initiatives and data pipelines under the mentorship of senior engineers and data scientists.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Assist in data collection, cleaning, transformation, and analysis for AI/ML projects
* Write clean and efficient Python code for ETL pipelines and feature engineering
* Support development of basic ML models (regression, classification, clustering) under guidance
* Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations for data insights
* Document workflows, pipelines, and learnings
* Learn and apply SQL best practices and cloud fundamentals (AWS/GCP/Azure)
### Requirements
* Strong Python skills (pandas, NumPy, basic scikit‑learn)
* Good understanding of Statistics (mean, variance, correlation, regression)
* Basic knowledge of Linear Algebra (vectors, matrices)
* Exposure to SQL and relational databases
* Strong logical and analytical thinking
* Willingness to learn Machine Learning, MLOps, and Data Engineering
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced, Agile environment
**Good to Have / Preferred Skills**
* Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
* Experience with ML models or Kaggle competitions
* Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks and basic REST APIs
* Strong interest in mathematics + programming + problem‑solving
**Soft Skills**
* Curiosity and eagerness to learn
* Ownership and accountability
* Ability to take feedback and improve rapidly
* Clear communication and teamwork
* Structured problem‑solving mindset
### Benefits
* Competitive compensation as per industry standards
* Strong mentorship‑driven learning environment
* Hands‑on exposure to enterprise AI & data problems
* Clear growth path toward AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Engineer roles
* Collaborative, global, innovation‑focused culture
Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)