AI Software Engineering Intern

Remote

Internship

Innovation

Student (College)

Job Title AI Software Engineering Intern
Location Remote, Texas, USA
Compensation: $22 -$25 hourly USD

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about AI and eager to apply your skills to real-world projects? Our Innovations Group is seeking a highly motivated AI Software Engineering Intern to collaborate with our engineering team in building, optimizing, and evaluating AI-driven agents. This role offers hands-on experience with prompt engineering, AI frameworks, and performance evaluation methodologies, making it an excellent opportunity for senior-level college students looking to deepen their expertise in AI development.

Responsibilities:

As an intern you may be working on one of more of the below areas:

Developing and refining prompts to enhance AI agent performance across various use cases.
Designing and implementing AI agent workflows and interaction models.
Evaluating different AI frameworks to assess agent efficiency and effectiveness.
Building and maintaining AI agent tools and supporting infrastructure.
Prototyping and experimenting with new AI-driven features.
Documenting best practices in prompt engineering and AI agent development.

Qualifications:
Required:

Strong foundation in prompt engineering concepts.
Experience with at least one AI framework.
Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript.
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Demonstrated interest in AI technologies and applications.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred (Bonus Points If You Have):

Experience with backend AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Swarm AI).
Exposure to frontend AI frameworks (e.g., CopilotKit, Assistant UI, Vercel AI SDK).
Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., ChromaDB, LanceDB, PostgreSQL with vector extensions).
Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, Cline).
Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns.
Contributions to open-source AI projects.
Awareness of AI safety and responsible AI development.
Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development.

What you will learn:

Prompt Engineering Optimization – Develop and refine AI prompts to improve agent performance across various applications.
AI Agent Design & Workflow Implementation – Gain hands-on experience designing and implementing AI-driven workflows.
AI Performance Evaluation – Learn how to assess different AI frameworks and measure agent efficiency.
AI Infrastructure & Development – Work with real-world AI infrastructure and learn best practices for building scalable solutions.
Cutting-Edge AI Tools & Frameworks – Explore and experiment with the latest AI tools, including LangChain, CopilotKit, and vector databases.
Industry Collaboration & Mentorship – Work alongside experienced AI engineers and gain insights into industry best practices.

What we offer:

Hands-On AI Innovation – Work on cutting-edge AI technology and contribute to real-world AI advancements.
High-Impact, Multifaceted Role – Take on a role with significant responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities to expand your expertise.
Remote Flexibility & Collaboration – Be part of a dedicated and motivated team in a remote work environment built on collaboration, flexibility, and respect.
Mentorship & Professional Growth – Receive guidance from experienced AI professionals and gain exposure to industry best practices.
Challenging & Varied Projects – Engage in dynamic, technical work that sharpens your skillset and prepares you for a career in AI.
A Culture of Innovation – Work in an environment where experimentation is encouraged, and your ideas help shape the future of AI-driven solutions.

The US base hourly range for this entry level internship position is $22.00-$25.00. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for internship hourly pay for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect base hourly pay.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.

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