Entry Level AI Program Manager Jobs
New grad ai program manager jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship background can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like University of Utah, OhioHealth, and FedEx Freight hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and the implementation of AI solutions for Microsoft’s products and services.
- Test and review all new and modified code and data pipelines.
- Build out new API infrastructure, endpoints, and data pipelines, as necessary.
- Build reporting and monitoring mechanisms into our solutions.
- Analyze technology industry and market trends and choose their potential impact on the solutions.
- Develop patterns, standards, and guidelines necessary to uphold our design principles and maintain integrity of the product architecture.
- Participate in key project design reviews.
- Collaborate with partner teams for code integration and with product managers to translate functional requirements into working solutions.
- Patent and publish relevant IP and scientific research.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
- Candidates must be available to start full-time in July 2026.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
- Experience in database systems and systems engineering.
- Experience in designing and developing high-scale distributed systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of cloud environments, machine learning, data visualization, and AI is a plus.
- Energized by creating AI solutions that can positively impact the work and lives of millions of people and excited by the prospect of working on a wide variety of datasets and AI applications, across many products and engineering teams.
Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and the implementation of AI solutions for Microsoft’s products and services.
- Test and review all new and modified code and data pipelines.
- Build out new API infrastructure, endpoints, and data pipelines, as necessary.
- Build reporting and monitoring mechanisms into our solutions.
- Analyze technology industry and market trends and choose their potential impact on the solutions.
- Develop patterns, standards, and guidelines necessary to uphold our design principles and maintain integrity of the product architecture.
- Participate in key project design reviews.
- Collaborate with partner teams for code integration and with product managers to translate functional requirements into working solutions.
- Patent and publish relevant IP and scientific research.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
- Candidates must be available to start full-time in July 2026.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
- Experience in database systems and systems engineering.
- Experience in designing and developing high-scale distributed systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of cloud environments, machine learning, data visualization, and AI is a plus.
- Energized by creating AI solutions that can positively impact the work and lives of millions of people and excited by the prospect of working on a wide variety of datasets and AI applications, across many products and engineering teams.
Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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- University of Utah5
- OhioHealth3
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- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated3
- GGP2
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- Education14
- Technology & Software10
- Retail7
- Electronics & Hardware5
Entry Level AI Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level ai program manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with AI tools, agile workflows, and cross-functional coordination, even from coursework, internships, or project work. A portfolio showing a managed project from kickoff to delivery gives you a concrete edge. Certifications in project management fundamentals and hands-on experience with AI platforms round out a competitive application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level ai program managers?
Companies hiring entry level ai program managers right now include University of Utah, OhioHealth, and FedEx Freight, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of technology firms, enterprise software companies, and large organizations building out dedicated AI programs who welcome candidates early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level ai program manager jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by employer and industry. About 18% of entry level ai program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so options exist beyond on-site roles. Candidates open to hybrid arrangements generally see the widest range of openings at this experience level.
Are these new grad ai program manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior ai program manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "no prior professional experience required" or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level ai program managers?
Entry Level ai program manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors are expanding AI initiatives rapidly and tend to bring in junior program managers early to support roadmap planning, vendor coordination, and cross-team execution under senior leadership.