Junior Engineer, AI

• Build and deploy internal AI-powered applications and automation tools across multiple cloud platforms and AI ecosystems.
• Design and build external-facing applications, such as chatbots, tailored to client needs in public health.
• Develop tools that collect, aggregate, and analyze data, replacing manual processes with intelligent automation.
• Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and experiment with LLMs and AI agents to solve operational and public health challenges.

This role directly supports public health programs and government operations by developing AI-powered tools that improve efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making, ultimately strengthening public health systems and advancing equity.

• 1+ year of relevant experience (internship, coursework, or professional) building AI/ML applications or software engineering.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with RAG systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini).
• Strong communication skills with non-technical audiences and alignment with BME's shared values.

Competitive compensation package includes: 6+ weeks total leave (paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, floating holidays); health, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid for employee, 50% for dependents); Health FSA and dependent care FSA; 401(k) with employer match; employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance; one-time technology stipend; professional development opportunities. Salary range: $70,720 - $83,200 annually.

BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs for government partners, supporting evidence-based, community-driven solutions that strengthen public health systems and advance equity.