
AI Engineer
(New Graduate · 0–1 Year After Graduation · Long-Term Growth Focused)
📍 Reston, VA | Hybrid ⚠ This role requires relocation to the Reston, VA area.
Who This Role Is For
This position is designed for early-career graduates (0–1 year after graduation) who:
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Can communicate in Mandarin Chinese and are comfortable using WeChat for daily collaboration
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Are at the beginning of their engineering career
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Have strong execution ability and learn quickly, even if technical experience is still developing
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Are genuinely interested in AI, programming, and building real systems
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Are willing to relocate to Reston, VA and grow on-site in a hybrid environment
This is not a short-term or high-compensation role.It is a long-term growth opportunity for people who want to build a serious engineering foundation in the AI era.
About Nyquiste
Nyquiste Corporation builds cloud-based CPaaS solutions that power secure, scalable business messaging, including WhatsApp notifications, SMS authentication, and virtual numbers.
On top of this infrastructure, we are building AI-native systems that transform large-scale real-world messaging data into actionable intelligence.
We believe AI is not just a tool, but a new way of working, learning, and growing talent.
Growth & Development Path
This role is structured as a long-term development path, not a temporary job.
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Internship → Full-time progression
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Internal training and hands-on mentorship
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Real exposure to AI-assisted development, LLM systems, and production engineering
For international students: OPT / STEM OPT support ; H-1B sponsorship for high-performing, long-term employees. Visa-related support is performance-based and long-term oriented, not automatic.
Compensation
Compensation depends on work authorization status and applicable labor regulations:
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OPT (Internship period): Unpaid internship
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STEM OPT: Monthly compensation: $2,000 & Monthly stipend: $1,000
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Non-OPT / Non-STEM OPT candidates: Compensation compliant with local minimum wage requirements
Compensation details will be explained clearly during the interview process.
What You Will Learn & Work On
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AI-assisted development using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor
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Backend and web service development
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LLM-powered features (e.g., RAG pipelines, vector search, tool-augmented workflows)
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Engineering fundamentals: code quality, reliability, and cost awareness
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Iterating on real products used by real customers
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (any major welcome)
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Graduated within the last 0–1 year
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GPA must be clearly listed on the resume
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Evidence of hands-on work (projects, GitHub repositories, demos, experiments)
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Strong willingness to learn, build, and grow long-term
Application Materials
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Resume (with GPA clearly listed)
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Links to projects or GitHub
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A brief cover letter describing:
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Why you want to grow with Nyquiste
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Your long-term goals in the AI era
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Final Note
This role is not suitable for candidates seeking:
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Fully remote work
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Immediate high compensation
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Short-term résumé experience
If you are early in your career and want to build real systems, grow seriously, and commit
long-term, we encourage you to apply.
