Sourcebooks · 2 days ago
Junior AI Developer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
0+ years expSourcebooks is an independent publisher that has recently made significant strides in the industry. They are seeking a Junior AI Developer to join their Automation & AI team, where the candidate will build AI-powered applications, develop workflow automations, and collaborate with various teams to enhance publishing processes.
BooksPublishing
Responsibilities
Build and maintain AI-powered applications that transform how we publish books. You'll work with modern AI frameworks (OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude) to create practical solutions that help editorial, marketing, sales, and operations teams work more efficiently
Develop workflow automations that integrate AI functionality with our existing publishing systems. Under the guidance of our Director of Automation & AI, you'll implement API integrations, create custom tools for content analysis and market research, and help maintain our growing library of AI-powered automations
Collaborate directly with teams across the company to understand their challenges and translate business needs into technical solutions. You'll participate in requirements gathering, testing, and user training while learning the unique workflows of modern publishing
Create clear documentation that helps both technical and non-technical users understand and maintain the systems you build. You'll maintain project notes, write technical specifications, and contribute to our team knowledge base
Learn continuously through hands-on work, code reviews, and mentorship from experienced developers. You'll stay current with AI research and tools, experiment with proof-of-concept projects, and develop deep expertise in publishing technology while building production systems that create measurable business impact
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation, along with familiarity with AI concepts and at least one major AI API (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google AI)
You understand version control with Git, basic testing practices, and how to organize code effectively
You're comfortable working with REST APIs and webhooks, and you have experience manipulating data in formats like JSON and CSV
0-2 years of professional software development experience or demonstrated personal/academic projects using AI/ML technologies
You have a portfolio (GitHub, personal website, or academic work) that shows your hands-on coding experience and problem-solving approach
You have a strong interest in AI/ML and genuine enthusiasm for building production applications that solve real business problems
You're eager to learn rapidly in the fast-changing AI landscape and excited by the challenge of solving business problems with technology
You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, ask good questions, and know when to seek help
You work well in teams, welcome feedback, and approach challenges with curiosity and analytical thinking
You're committed to continuous improvement and building reliable, user-friendly systems that enhance rather than replace human creativity
Benefits
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care
Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Generous paid time off
Company
Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-06-12
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