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Rocket Software Junior AI Engineer in Vilnius, Lithuania
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Job Description Summary:
Join our AI Team in Vilnius as a Junior AI Engineer . This is an AI engineering role focused on research, experiments, and proof of concepts that support Uniface AI enablement and modernization . You’ll work closely with the team, participate in Agile sprints, and contribute to AI prototyping, experimentation with model capabilities, evaluation of AI generated outputs, and integrating outcomes into our development workflows.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• AI Prototyping
Support the team by exploring different AI approaches, running experiments, building small proof of concepts, and sharing findings during standups. Work on early-stage ideas that lead to production-ready features.
• Guided AI Integration Work
Work under the direction of senior team members to test AI-generated outputs, identify edge cases, and assist in improving reliability through feedback loops. Learn the basics of working with AI models, prompting, and evaluation.
• Collaboration & Learning
Participate in daily standups, sprint activities, and collaborative discussions. Work closely with senior engineers, product, and design partners to understand requirements and approaches. Learn low code/enterprise frameworks and gradually contribute to delivery. Be proactive in seeking feedback, asking questions, and growing your skills across AI-assisted development.
What This Role Focuses On
Using existing LLMs (APIs, local models, tools)
Building POCs, prototypes, and experiments
Infusing AI into legacy applications in a reliable way
Applied AI engineering work, not ML research
This role does not involve or require data science, machine learning, training, or finetuning LLM’s.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
0–2 years of software engineering experience (internships and significant academic or personal projects count).
Foundational programming skills in at least one language and understanding of OOP and logicalproblem-solvingprinciples.
Strong knowledge of Python, either academic or professional experience.
Interest inAIassisteddevelopment, including basic exposure to LLM concepts(APIs, prompting fundamentals, retrieval concepts, evaluations).
Basic knowledge of Git, testing concepts, and clear documentation practices.
Strong communication, proactivity, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a highly autonomous,research-orientedenvironment.
Preferred Qualifications
C/C++,JavaScript.
Experience with databases and SQL.
Familiarity withlow code/enterprise concepts (Uniface is a plus).
Experienceparticipatingin Agile/SCRUM ceremonies.
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What Rocket Software can offer you in Vilnius:
Health Insurance from Day 1: Choose from 3 great options!
Generous Time Off: Unlimited annual leave holidays, plus Juneteenth as an extra day off for everyone.
Rocket enhanced parental leave benefit.
Employee Assistance Program – Digital Courses & Meditations, Certified Personal Coaching & Personal Therapy sessions.
Workcation Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from a vacation spot, combining work and leisure.
Choose your own hybrid/remote work model.
Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities.
The base salary range for this role is €25,500.00 - €43,350.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Salary range applies only to candidates in Lithuania
Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate.
Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.
At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.
Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.