Associate AI Solutions Engineer

Achieve

$80K — $95K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; AI/ML coursework is a plus.
  • 0-2 years of software engineering experience, particularly in AI applications, internships, or relevant projects.
  • Working knowledge of AI application development, especially LLM-based systems and traditional ML models.
  • Familiarity with LLM techniques, including prompt engineering and RAG.
  • Exposure to modern AI tooling, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and software engineering best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Design and document AI solutions in collaboration with Technology and business groups.
  • Build AI applications and workflows to automate manual tasks and enhance capabilities under senior engineers' oversight.
  • Develop solutions using LLMs, RAG, and related frameworks while supporting shared infrastructure.
  • Implement integration patterns linking AI solutions to enterprise systems, guided by senior team members.
  • Translate business challenges into working solutions through partnerships with various stakeholders and engineers.
  • Ship clean and maintainable code while supporting quality assurance processes.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options
  • Competitive vacation, sick leave, and designated volunteer days
  • Wellness support via Employee Assistance Program and mental health programs
  • Pet care discounts for employees' pets
  • Financial aid during hardship through the Achieve Care Fund
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion with six employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an Associate AI Solutions Engineer for our Technology team with a developing skill set across applied AI engineering, large language model integration, and enterprise software development. In this role, you will support the design, build, and deployment of AI-powered solutions that drive measurable business outcomes across our organization. You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent systems that improve how we serve our members and how our teams operate.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

This role will help design, build, and document AI solutions and collaborate amongst Technology and business groups to support internal teams and advance Achieve's AI strategy.
  • AI Solution Development: Build AI-powered applications, agents, and workflows under the guidance of senior engineers to automate manual work and create new capabilities. Contribute to integrating AI responsibly into production systems and existing platforms.
  • LLM and Agent Implementation: Develop solutions using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic frameworks. Contribute to shared infrastructure including prompt libraries, evaluation harnesses, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations.
  • Enterprise Integration: Help implement integration patterns that connect AI solutions to enterprise systems (CRMs, data warehouses, ticketing platforms, financial systems). Evaluate AI services, models, and technologies under the direction of senior team members.
  • Applied Engineering and Delivery: Partner with senior engineers and business stakeholders across Customer Service, Lending, Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations to translate business problems into working solutions. Ship clean, maintainable code. Support evaluations, monitoring, and issue remediation to ensure reliability and quality.


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Coursework or demonstrated interest in AI/ML is a plus.
  • Experience: 0-2 years of software engineering experience, with exposure to building AI-powered applications, internships, personal projects, or relevant academic work.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Working knowledge of AI-powered application development, including LLM-based systems or traditional ML models.
    • Familiarity with LLM techniques such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and basic evaluation methods.
    • Exposure to modern AI tooling and frameworks; interest in Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic frameworks.
    • Familiarity with APIs, integration patterns, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
    • Solid software engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing, version control, and a growing understanding of production reliability.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to dig into ambiguous problems and learn quickly.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn from senior engineers, take feedback well, and contribute to AI adoption across the organization.


Additional Information

Achieve well-being with:
  • 401 (k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
  • Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
  • Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, physical and mental health wellness programs
  • Pet care discounts for your furry family members
  • Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
  • A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Join Achieve, change the future.

At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.

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