Junior AI/ML Engineer

Job title: Junior AI/ML Engineer

About the Role Volt is hiring a Junior AI/ML Engineer in San Diego to prototype and deliver generative AI and ML features that speed up engineering workflows and advance our digital platform. The role emphasizes vibe coding: rapid AI-assisted iteration with small pull requests, quick feedback, and tests to keep prototypes safe as they mature. You'll build AI-assisted capabilities, notebooks, and lightweight services, collaborating with a senior team to ship internal LLM features.

What You'll Do

• Build and prototype generative AI/ML features to speed up engineering workflows on Volt's platform, using AI-assisted coding tools, notebooks, and lightweight services; iterate in short cycles with demos and feedback.
• Implement use cases like search, summarization, and Q&A over documents/logs, with guidance from senior team members; package models into APIs/pipelines; add unit/integration tests; support deployment in a small-PR workflow.
• Collaborate across teams with a focus on code quality, testing, and maintainable prototypes; participate in code reviews and ensure safety and compliance of prototypes as they mature.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience; 1-2 years building software, data pipelines, or ML prototypes.
• Python proficiency with Pandas/NumPy and baseline software engineering practices (testing, readability).
• ML fundamentals and strong interest in generative AI/LLMs (evaluation, failure modes, responsible use).
• Exposure to PyTorch/TensorFlow or modern LLM tooling (Transformers, RAG/vector search libraries).
• Comfortable using Git and collaborating via pull requests.

Nice to Have

• AI-assisted prototyping (vibe coding) with fast iteration, tests, reviews, and lightweight evaluation.
• Good AI hygiene: write clear prompts, review diffs critically, protect sensitive data.
• RAG/embeddings and basic cloud/CI/CD exposure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $35.00-$48.00 per hour DOE (USD).
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. If you need accommodation, please reach out to us.