Junior AI and Automation Engineer

Job description

Who You Are

You are a curious, hands-on early-career engineer who enjoys learning new technologies and using AI, automation, and software to solve practical business problems. You have built projects through coursework, internships, personal work, or a first technical role and are ready to apply those skills in a business environment.
You ask thoughtful questions, communicate clearly, and are comfortable seeking guidance. You take feedback well, pay attention to detail, and follow through on your work.
You're excited to join Myriad360's AI & Automation team, learn from experienced engineers, and take on more responsibility as your skills grow.

About The Role

As Myriad360's Junior AI & Automation Engineer, you will report to the AI & Automation Lead and work alongside the AI & Automation Engineer to build, test, and support AI-powered applications and workflow automations across the organization. You will help turn defined business requirements into reliable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve day-to-day operations.
You will work within our Microsoft 365 environment using platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT Enterprise, StackAI, and Zapier. With guidance and review from the team, you will contribute to GPTs, agents, integrations, and internal tools while developing your engineering skills.
Must be based in the United States. Travel up to 10% may be required.
Other responsibilities include:
Build and update workflow automations, scripts, and integrations using established designs and development standards.
Configure and refine GPTs, AI agents, prompts, and tools with guidance from the team.
Connect applications through approved connectors, APIs, and webhooks, and assist with data preparation and transformation.
Help prepare internal knowledge sources and test retrieval results for AI applications.
Test solutions, document results, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
Monitor existing automations, investigate failures, resolve routine issues, and escalate more complex problems.
Document workflow logic, configurations, dependencies, and support procedures; assist with user guides and training.
Participate in discovery sessions, capture requirements, and share progress, questions, and blockers with the team.
Assist with deployments and ongoing improvements, following team review and approval processes.
Complete required security awareness training and comply with all company information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Identify, document, and escalate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and contribute to remediation efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned
Desired skills and experience:
0-2 years of relevant experience in software development, automation, AI, or a related technical area. Internships, coursework, and personal projects count toward this experience.
Foundational programming skills, preferably in Python, with the ability to read, write, and debug simple scripts.
Basic understanding of APIs, JSON, and how applications exchange data.
Practical familiarity with generative AI tools and prompting, including reviewing outputs for accuracy and usefulness.
A methodical approach to troubleshooting, attention to detail, and willingness to learn version control and team development practices.
Clear communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to document work and explain questions or issues to technical and non-technical colleagues.
Awareness of data privacy, access permissions, and the importance of handling business information securely.
Additional experience that is a plus
Exposure to Power Automate, StackAI, Zapier, or similar automation and agent-building platforms.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, Azure, or Copilot Studio.
Exposure to Git, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or Model Context Protocol (MCP).
A Little About Us
Our mission is to challenge and enable our employees to achieve great things.
We live and breathe our core values:
We Before Me: We demonstrate empathy through our actions and solicit diverse voices and opinions. We put ourselves in each other’s shoes, readily admit our mistakes, and generously share our time and knowledge.
Dare To Be Great: We are big-picture thinkers who focus on solutions to problems. We solicit and offer actionable feedback to others without hesitation. We embrace opportunities to improve ourselves, our teams, and our work. We aim to be the best of the best.
Own It: We set clear expectations, communicate proactively, and follow through on our commitments. We take pride in the experiences we create and the outcomes we deliver. We are personally invested in the success of our team and our clients. We iterate to deliver ever better results.
We are consistently listed among Inc & Crain's "Best Places to Work" and we're proud of our accessible & engaged executive team. We believe in cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion and providing an environment that enables every employee to work to the best of their ability.
Some of Our Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Incentive compensation plans for all employees
Company-funded 401k contributions
Zero-cost employer-covered health insurance
Annual BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) reimbursement up to $500
Paid Parental Leave
Transparent, candid culture with 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, and a consistent feedback loop
Quirky, diverse, respectful, high-performing coworkers you’ll want to achieve greatness with!
Must be based in the United States.
Pursuant to the NYC Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range in New York City for this position is $85,000.00. Compensation in other geographies may vary.
Myriad360 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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