Junior Software and AI Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY Molt AI Corp. is seeking a Junior Software & AI Engineer to join our engineering team. This early-career engineering role is for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, strong technical fundamentals, and an interest in developing expertise in agentic software engineering and security. The successful candidate will contribute to production engineering and research using agentic tool harnesses, apply cybersecurity principles across systems and infrastructure, and receive hands-on training and mentorship from senior engineering staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Design, build, and improve systems for agentic security testing, including vulnerability discovery, validation, and remediationApply sound cybersecurity principles to software, agents, networking, authentication, permissions, and infrastructureUtilize practical knowledge of IP networking, ports, sockets, protocols, and distributed systems to build and troubleshoot production systemsImprove software engineering practices for reliability, security, testing, and predictable agent-assisted developmentWork across Linux systems, backend services, APIs, databases, frontend applications, and infrastructureInvestigate system failures, identify root causes, and translate findings into improved tools and engineering practicesParticipate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering planningReceive hands-on training, technical coaching, and direct mentorship while contributing to production engineering MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related fieldUnderstanding of operating systems, Linux, and the Linux command lineFamiliarity with IP, ports, TCP/UDP, sockets, and client/server networkingFull-stack development experience across frontend and backend systemsFamiliarity with Git and GitHubUnderstanding of machine learning, neural networks, and modern large language model systems COMPETENCIES Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environmentEffective written and verbal communicationCuriosity and demonstrated interest in understanding how systems work at a fundamental levelGood judgment regarding security, reliability, and engineering trade-offs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, or similar)Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, agentic systems, or AI safetyPersonal projects, open source contributions, or coursework demonstrating practical system-building experienceFamiliarity with shell scripting and automation WHAT WE OFFER Direct mentorship and hands-on training in agentic software engineering and securityOpportunity to make core engineering contributionsOn-site workplace in Manhattan or Miami with office amenities providedCompany-provided AI agent as a development and productivity toolCompetitive compensation and equity20 days paid time off plus company holidays To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@moltaicorp.com Molt AI Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.