Sourcebooks is an independent publisher recognized for innovation and a mission-driven approach. They are seeking a Junior AI Developer to join their Automation & AI team, focusing on building AI-powered applications and workflow automations to enhance publishing efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain AI-powered applications that transform how we publish books
- Develop workflow automations that integrate AI functionality with our existing publishing systems
- Collaborate directly with teams across the company to understand their challenges and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Create clear documentation that helps both technical and non-technical users understand and maintain the systems you build
- Learn continuously through hands-on work, code reviews, and mentorship from experienced developers
Skills
- 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 Overview
Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.sourcebooks.com/.
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