P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist in data preparation and basic model training under supervision. Perform routine testing of AI models, document results, and fix simple issues.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in data preparation
- Perform routine testing of AI models
- Document test results
- Fix simple issues in models
- Support senior team members in project tasks
- Participate in team meetings
- Maintain data integrity
- Contribute to code reviews
- Prepare data for analysis
- Test AI models
- Document and report findings
- Fix minor issues
- Assist in code reviews
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Python programming
- Data cleaning
- Model testing
- Documentation
- Basic debugging
- Data science fundamentals
- AI model basics
- Programming languages
- Testing methodologies
- Documentation standards
- Learning Agility
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Basic programming skills
- Data management
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with Python programming
- Basic understanding of AI concepts
Common titles
AI Model Development IAI Model Development 1Entry-Level AI Model DevelopmentJunior AI Model DevelopmentAssociate AI Model DevelopmentAI Model Developer IAI Model Developer 1Entry-Level AI Model DeveloperJunior AI Model DeveloperAssociate AI Model DeveloperSoftware Engineering ISoftware Engineering 1Entry-Level Software EngineeringJunior Software EngineeringAssociate Software EngineeringSoftware Engineer I
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.