Intern, AI Engineer (3 Months, Full-Time)

About the role

Redefine the future of customer experiences. Join Nextiva’s AI Operations team for an action-packed spring focused on deploying generative AI and agentic AI to accelerate our internal processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, ship, and scale AI workflows that reduce manual work.
• Deploy agentic automations for internal process monitoring and optimization.
• Prototype integrations that remove repetitive tasks.
• Document clear playbooks and train teammates on every solution shipped.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI, PyTorch) and TypeScript with React, with the ability to build and scale robust full-stack applications.
• Rising senior or master’s student in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated scrappiness (startup, hackathon, or side-project experience).
• Experience with low/no-code automation platforms and internal tool development.
• Hands-on experience with fine-tuning and RAG systems, including vector embeddings, semantic search, chunking strategies, and retrieval optimization.
• An analytical mind-set; able to quantify impact and iterate fast.
• Highly organized, action-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Rising senior or master’s student in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Skills

• Python (FastAPI, PyTorch)
• TypeScript with React
• Low/no-code automation platforms
• Fine-tuning and RAG systems
• Vector embeddings
• Semantic search
• Chunking strategies
• Retrieval optimization

Benefits

Join Nextiva and build a rewarding career! We are committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Our total rewards package includes:

• Health: Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage.
• Insurance: Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible Time Off for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and comprehensive wellness initiatives.
• Growth: Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement.

Pay

This is a full-time, paid internship (January-April 2026).

Schedule

This role is expected to work onsite five days per week, supporting a highly collaborative, in-person team environment.