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The Associate AI Engineer is an entry level subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the adoption of AI Innovations and Technology within the organization. 

The primary responsibility of this role is to learn the skills to participate in the creation and delivery of data-driven solutions that add business value using statistical models, machine learning algorithms, data mining, and visualization techniques.

The Associate AI Engineer will takes guidance from more experienced members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns the skills to proactively support the evaluation, testing, and benchmarking of emerging AI vendor solutions against enterprise requirements.
• Supports proof-of-concept initiatives by assisting with hands-on testing of AI platforms and documenting findings.
• Learns how to apply structured methodologies for assessing AI technologies, including accuracy, scalability, compliance, and integration potential.
• Assists with preparing reports, comparisons, and recommendations that inform strategic AI investment decisions.
• Supports the team in systematically analyzing vendor claims, model outputs, and performance benchmarks.
• Learns to create and execute test cases and scenarios to evaluate vendor AI solutions across different use cases.
• Assists in ensuring testing coverage and reducing bottlenecks in AI project delivery through organized, repeatable evaluation processes.
• Receives guidance to prepare technical and non-technical summaries of evaluation results for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Keeps updated with industry standards, best practices, and evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act) that influence AI adoption.
• Performs any other related tasks to support AI solution evaluations and project delivery.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Some familiarity with AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI.
• Demonstrates ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where multiple vendor solutions are evaluated concurrently.
• Curiosity and desire to learn structured evaluation techniques for AI technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to compare different solutions and identify strengths/weaknesses.
• Demonstrates understanding of enterprise IT environments and how AI tools must integrate within them.
• Communicates technical findings clearly and fluently to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with benchmarking, model testing, and basic programming to support evaluation activities.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented, while also able to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Desire to build foundational expertise in AI evaluation, governance, and adoption strategies.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant programming or AI/ML certifications preferred.
• Agile certification preferred.

Required Experience

• Entry-level experience in AI/ML, data science, or technology evaluation, preferably gained in a corporate environment or through academic/industry projects.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, model evaluation methods, and unstructured data analytics.
• Exposure to programming languages (Python, R, etc.) for testing and prototyping AI solutions.
• Some experience with evaluating or working with AI platforms and vendor tools is advantageous.
• Entry-level experience in benchmarking, testing, or analyzing algorithms and data outputs.
• Familiarity with preparing technical reports or visualizations to communicate findings.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.