About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT staffing and training.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is recruiting for entry-level Junior Data Analyst / AI/ML Programmer candidates to join remote, full-time placement opportunities with their hiring partners. This role is ideal for recent graduates, career switchers, or professionals with limited hands-on experience who want a pathway into data and machine learning roles. Candidates will receive placement support that includes resume optimization, technical interview prep, and direct introductions to hiring managers.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis on real-world datasets
• Support feature engineering and basic model development for ML prototypes
• Run experiments and help evaluate model performance using standard metrics
• Produce clear summary reports and visualizations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineers and data teams to prepare deliverables for client interviews and technical screens
• Participate in training and career coaching as part of the placement program

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent coursework) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field — recent grads encouraged
• Basic programming experience in Python or Java (coursework, projects, or internships acceptable)
• Familiarity with core ML/data concepts (supervised learning, model evaluation, data transformation)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills — able to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Motivation to learn and participate in placement-focused training and interview preparation

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Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Class projects, capstone, or personal projects that demonstrate data or ML work
• Exposure to common libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch) or Java-based data tooling
• Portfolio or GitHub with sample code (helpful but not required)

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Who Should Apply

• Recent graduates in CS, Math, Engineering, or Statistics with limited professional experience
• Jobseekers impacted by layoffs who want a pathway into in-demand tech roles
• Professionals switching careers into data, analytics, or machine learning
• Candidates with gaps in employment who need placement support and interview coaching
• All visa types and U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Location: Remote (position associated with North Branch, TX for hiring-record purposes)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME (placement into full-time roles with hiring partners)
• Estimated compensation (from source posting): $116,439 per year — estimated (actual pay will depend on the specific placement employer and role)
• This is a placement/support program: selected candidates will be employed directly by the Confidential Client’s hiring partner (details provided during the process)

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Why Apply

Confidential Client’s placement-first program pairs training, resume optimization, and interview coaching with direct introductions to hiring managers at leading technology employers. If you’re struggling to get interviews despite relevant skills or coursework, this program is built to help you break through automated filters and land paid, full-time roles.

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Applicant & Legal Notes

• Confidential Client and Careertakes follow all applicable US hiring laws. Candidates in any US state may apply; specific hiring requirements will be shared during the process.
• All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
• All visa types and U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.