Junior Applied AI Engineer

Junior Applied AI Engineer (AI Garage)

Genesis

St. John's, NL

Full-Time | 1-Year Contract (Extension Possible)

Start Date: May 1, 2026

About the Role

At Genesis AI Garage, we're at the forefront of artificial intelligence, driving innovation and creating cutting-edge solutions for tech startups. Our AI Innovation project will harness the potential of AI technology, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We value diversity and foster a supportive, inclusive environment where all team members can excel and feel empowered to make a difference. If you're ready to shape the future of AI and work on groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you!

Genesis AI Garage works with early-stage startups to design and deploy practical AI solutions. We are hiring a recent post-secondary graduate who wants to apply their AI and data skills to real-world problems, not just academic exercises. This role is ideal for someone who has built strong project experience and is ready to transition from learning to building in production environments, with guidance from experienced mentors.

What You'll Work On

• Collaborate with startup teams to understand real business problems
• Support the design and development of AI/ML solutions
• Work with real-world data: cleaning, preprocessing, and structuring datasets
• Build and test models (e.g., classification, regression, basic NLP or CV tasks)
• Assist in deploying models into simple production workflows (APIs, pipelines)
• Present your work clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What You'll Learn

• How AI is applied in real startup environments
• How to move from notebooks ? usable systems
• How to make trade-offs between accuracy, cost, and complexity
• How to work in fast-moving, ambiguous projects

Core Requirements

• Recent graduate from a post-secondary institution
• Based in Newfoundland and Labrador (program requirement)
• Strong Python skills
• Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals
• Familiarity with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
• Ability to work with messy, incomplete data

What We Look For (Important)

We care more about what you've built than what courses you've taken. You should be able to show projects where you:

• Defined a problem
• Built a working solution
• Evaluated results
• Made improvements

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Internship or co-op experience
• Exposure to startups or entrepreneurial environments
• Experience with APIs, basic deployment, or cloud tools
• Interest in emerging areas like LLMs or agent-based systems

Support & Environment

• You'll work with experienced mentors and technical leads
• You'll be exposed to multiple startups and problem types
• You'll receive guidance, but also real ownership of tasks

Application Requirements

Please submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (brief: why this role) (required)
• Portfolio with 2-3 projects, including: (Optional)
  • Problem, Approach, Tools used, Results

Why Join Genesis

• Work on real AI projects across industries
• Build a strong applied portfolio in 12 months
• Learn directly from founders and technical experts
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team

Deadline

Applications are accepted until April 15, 2026. Only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Studies have shown that women and individuals from diverse backgrounds may hesitate to apply for positions unless they meet nearly every qualification. At Genesis we are deeply committed to enhancing our approach to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Your unique skills, perspectives, and experiences are valuable to us, and we're excited to learn how you can contribute to our team.

Genesis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.