Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software EngineerHybrid - Philadelphia, PA/Mount Laurel NJContract-to-HireAbout the Role:We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is passionate about building the next generation of AI-driven systems. This role focuses on hands-on development of agentic AI solutions, infrastructure, and language model applications. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career (about 1+ year experience) who is deeply engaged in AI/ML, experimentation, and building systems from the ground up.What You'll Do (Day-to-Day):• Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications, with a strong focus on agentic systems• Develop and support infrastructure for AI/ML workflows• Work with and integrate large language models (LLMs) into scalable systems• Contribute across both software engineering and systems/infra layers• Collaborate with engineering leadership and stakeholders to prototype and deliver solutions• Participate in live demos and technical walkthroughs to showcase your workCore Skills (Must-Have):• Strong foundation in software development with exposure to AI/ML• Experience or strong interest in agentic frameworks / autonomous AI systems ((key differentiator)• Familiarity with LLMs and language model integrations• Experience building or supporting infrastructure for AI systemsABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.