AI Software Engineering Intern - United States - 27954 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

AI Software Engineering Intern

Date

Friday, January 31, 2025

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Join our dynamic Software Engineering team this summer for a unique opportunity to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and its application in document processing automation. This summer internship will provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, including Generative AI, and allow you to contribute directly to a real-world project. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and implement solutions that leverage AI to streamline and automate the way we handle various types of documents.

**What You Will Learn:**

- Practical experience with applying AI and Generative AI to real-world problems.

- Hands-on experience with industry-leading AI tools and technologies.

- Develop proficiency in Python programming for data analysis and AI development.

- Gain valuable insights into the software development lifecycle.

- Enhance your collaboration and communication skills in a professional setting.

- Build your professional network and gain valuable mentorship from experienced engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty, under the direction of a more senior mentor, to build a well-rounded skillset
- Escalate issues and questions to management as necessary
- Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope
- Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects
- Read, understand and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines
- Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset
- Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.

**Responsibilities:**

- Collaborate with the engineering team to understand current document processing workflows and identify areas for automation.

- Research and evaluate various AI tools and techniques, focusing on Generative AI models, for document processing tasks such as information extraction and classification.

- Develop Python scripts and applications to implement AI-powered solutions for automating document processing.

- Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of different AI models and optimize their efficiency and accuracy.

- Contribute to the development of a robust and scalable document processing pipeline.

- Document your work and findings and present your results to the team.

Minimum Requirements

- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related major including systems, technical, engineering, analytics, or similar field.
- Must have completed 2 years of coursework.
- Good organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications:**

- Rising college senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

- Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with relevant libraries for data analysis (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and machine learning (e.g., Scikit-learn, PyTorch).

- Foundational knowledge of data analysis principles and techniques, including data cleaning, transformation, and exploration.

- Familiarity with fundamental AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning. Experience with Generative AI is a plus.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

- A passion for learning and exploring new technologies.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.