AI Engineer – Entry Level

Description:

Centennial Technologies is seeking talented and motivated AI Engineer with good technical expertise in modern AI frameworks and workflows. This role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI models and intelligent systems to solve complex problems in healthcare, and financial domains. The ideal candidate has some hands-on experience deploying AI and workflow solutions and can translate research into production-ready solutions.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and deploy workflows using n8n and integrate with backend systems.
Deploy models into production environments using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native platforms.
Design, develop, and train learning models for NLP and predictive analytics.
Implement and optimize models using Python, PyTorch, and related frameworks
Monitor, evaluate, and improve model performance, scalability, and reliability.
Research and experiment with state-of-the-art AI/ML methods (LLMs, transformers, generative AI).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications and workflows.
Document model architectures, experiments, and workflows to ensure reproducibility.
Ensure AI solutions adhere to data privacy, compliance, and ethical AI practice.

Key Qualifications:

0-2 years of experience in AI or related field
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
Any experience using n8n/ Temporal workflow automation platforms is a BIG plus
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
Solid knowledge of classical ML algorithms, deep learning architectures, and modern AI techniques, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and reinforcement learning.
Any hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, including Azure cloud platform and Azure OpenAI building, training and deploying models is a BIG plus.
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (Git, CI/CD)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in healthcare, regulatory technology, or enterprise automation is a plus.
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP) is a plus
Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases, etc.) is a plus
Contributions to open-source AI projects or research publications is a plus
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus

Work Conditions

Location: Hybrid – At least 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA.
Job Type: Full-time

About Centennial Technologies Inc.:

Centennial Technologies Inc. is committed to a healthy work-life balance and provides a collaborative and supportive professional environment. We offer flexible PTO, casual work culture, and regular opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical and Vision Insurance – Centennial covers 80% of employee and family premium costs, making high-quality healthcare affordable for you and your loved ones.
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Fully employer-paid, providing financial security and peace of mind.
• Life Insurance – Company-paid coverage to support you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – A competitive retirement plan with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.
• Paid Time Off & Federal Holidays – A generous paid time off program and 11 paid federal holidays to support balance and time to recharge.
• Metro Reimbursement – Transportation benefits to help offset commuting costs and make commuting more affordable.

Centennial offers a highly competitive benefits package that protects your family, rewards your future, and supports your work-life balance.

Work Environment and Culture

• Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture.
• Direct access to leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact federal modernization programs.
• Recognition programs for outstanding performance and innovation.

Technology and Innovation

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies (AI, cloud, data, automation, cybersecurity).
• Opportunities to contribute to proprietary platforms and innovation labs.
• Modern tools and environments that support productivity and creativity.

Why Employees Love Working at Centennial

• Small business agility with enterprise-level impact.
• Your ideas are heard and implemented.
• You see the real-world impact of your work in government programs that matter.
• Strong values: professionalism, focus, integrity, trust, innovativeness, and excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws