Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities1. AI Agent Development (Entry-Level)- Assist in building and integrating AI agents and AI-powered features into applications
- Support implementation of LLM-based use cases (e.g., chatbots, copilots, automation flows)
- Apply basic prompt engineering techniques under guidance
2. Software Engineering- Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and application components
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices
- Participate in unit testing, debugging, and code reviews
3. AI & Data Integration- Support integration of AI models with enterprise applications and data sources
- Work with structured and unstructured data (APIs, documents, datasets)
- Assist in implementing simple retrieval/search workflows
4. Cloud & DevOps Support- Contribute to deployment of applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Support CI/CD pipeline execution and automation tasks
- Assist in containerization and environment setup
5. Collaboration- Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and product teams
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Communicate progress, issues, and ideas clearly
Required Skills & ExperienceCore Engineering- 1-3 years of software development experience (or strong academic/project background)
- High School Diploma required.
- Programming knowledge in Python, Java, or similar languages
- Basic understanding of APIs and backend development
AI / GenAI (Foundational)- Exposure to:
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Prompt engineering basics
- AI tools/libraries (OpenAI APIs, LangChain, etc.) (academic or project experience acceptable)
Cloud & Tools- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Familiarity with:
- Git and version control
- CI/CD concepts
- Containerization basics (Docker - optional)
Data & Integration- Basic understanding of:
- SQL or data querying
- Data processing concepts
- API integrations
MSJR #EBRG's #VetJobs
#eligibleforerp
Required Skills: Cloud Deployment, Containerization Software, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Engineering Processes, Engineering Software, Java (Programming Language), Large Language Models (LLMs), OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration, Systems Building, Testing
Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
The salary range for this role is
$71,900.00 - $113,200.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:No
Travel Requirements:No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid
Shift:Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):N/A
Job Posting End Date:06/23/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. 
