GenAI Engineer

Job Description

impact.com is seeking a Junior GenAI Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an entry-level role ideal for someone passionate about Generative AI, automation, and solving real-world problems through technology. The Junior GenAI Engineer will work within impact.com's Productivity & Efficiency capability to help design and implement internal AI tools that make work easier and more efficient for teams across the business.

Role Involves:

• Assisting in the development of GenAI-powered tools and automations
• Supporting the improvement of internal processes through AI
• Learning how to build applications that help different departments boost productivity
• Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders

Requirements:

• Software engineering fundamentals
• At least one year experience with Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks and libraries
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)
• Experience working with at least one AI provider API (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini)
• Hands-on knowledge of LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph
• Basic familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph
• Basic understanding of AI agents and automation concepts
• Understanding of vector databases and embedding models for semantic search
• Basic experience with pre-trained models and model deployment concepts
• Knowledge of RAG architectures and implementation patterns
• Ability to implement prompt engineering best practices for LLM applications
• Exposure to knowledge base and data indexing concepts (LlamaIndex familiarity is a plus)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated hunger to learn, innovate, and stay current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

impact.com offers:

• Hybrid, Casual work environment
• Responsible PTO policy
• Training & Development
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund
• Restricted Stock Units
• Internet Allowance
• Fitness club fee reimbursements
• Technology stipend
• Primary Caregiver Leave
• Mental Health and Wellness Benefit