Early-career software engineer developing Python components for AI use cases. Support data preparation, model integration, RAG pipelines (LLMs, embeddings, vector retrieval), API consumption, testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment while learning cloud and software engineering best practices under senior mentorship.
Description and Requirements
Position Summary
Seeking Software Developers with strong Python skills to support the implementation of scalable AI use cases using an enterprise AI platform. This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow in applied AI development while working under the mentorship of Senior AI Engineers.
Job Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
Experience
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
Good to have skills:
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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Position Summary
Seeking Software Developers with strong Python skills to support the implementation of scalable AI use cases using an enterprise AI platform. This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow in applied AI development while working under the mentorship of Senior AI Engineers.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate Python-based components for AI use cases following established designs and best practices.
- Support AI/ML workflows including data preparation, model integration, and API-based consumption.
- Implement and support RAG-based pipelines, including understanding of LLMs, chunking strategies, embeddings, and vector retrieval under guidance.
- Collaborate with Senior AI Engineers to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable AI solutions.
- Assist in testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment of AI-enabled applications.
- Learn and apply cloud, AI, and software engineering best practices through hands-on project work and mentorship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts, or related discipline
Experience
- 0 - 2 years of strong programming skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
- Strong Python programming with solid software development fundamentals
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and applied AI use cases
- Familiarity with REST APIs, data handling, and modular code design
- Exposure to cloud platforms and modern development tools with a strong learning mindset
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
Good to have skills:
- Basic exposure to LLMs, RAG concepts, chunking, and embeddings
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or container basics (Docker)
- Introductory experience with cloud services or AI/ML libraries
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
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