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Analytics Engineering Intern

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Analytics Engineering Intern Department: Analytics Engineering Intern Employment Type: Full Time ... Interest in AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation.

You're paired with an AI Engineering leader and work on a single project for the three months. Top performers are invited to join the team full time! This is a full time internship based out of our ...

You're paired with an AI Engineering leader and work on a single project for the three months. Top performers are invited to join the team full time! This is a full time internship based out of our ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ai engineer intern in Colorado is $26.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.73 and $30.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an AI Engineer Intern, you may encounter challenges such as adapting to complex codebases, understanding large datasets, and balancing theoretical concepts with practical implementation. It’s common to work on projects where requirements or data may change rapidly, requiring flexibility and problem-solving skills. Additionally, collaborating with cross-functional teams like data scientists or software engineers can be an adjustment, as effective communication is key to integrating AI solutions into broader products.

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To thrive as an AI Engineer Intern, you need a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, programming (especially Python), and a basic understanding of machine learning algorithms, often supported by coursework or personal projects. Familiarity with tools and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Git, as well as experience with data analysis libraries such as NumPy and pandas, is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and effective communication skills help interns stand out when collaborating and learning in fast-paced environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for quickly adapting to technical challenges and contributing meaningfully to AI development projects.

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An AI Engineer Intern assists in designing, developing, and testing artificial intelligence models and algorithms under the supervision of experienced engineers. Their tasks may include data preprocessing, building machine learning models, evaluating model performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Interns often work on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies such as Python, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. The internship provides valuable insight into the AI development lifecycle and helps interns build foundational skills for a career in artificial intelligence.
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AI Intern (Fall 2026)

Otter Products, LLC

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Overview

Otter Products is hiring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interns for the Fall semester. This opportunity is based at our Fort Collins, CO headquarters.

As an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern you will have an opportunity to apply growing AI solutions development and engineering knowledge and skills to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that address business needs. You will own end-to-end AI features, build tools, not demos, that real users will rely on in terms of systems, scale, and adoption. 

We are looking for junior-, senior- or graduate level Computer Science students with hands-on experience building and deploying applied AI solutions for real users. To succeed in this internship, you will care about architecture and code quality, be able to clearly explain technical tradeoffs in a business context and take some ownership in providing high-impact AI solutions. 

About Otter ProductsAt Otter Products, we protect what's important. From our founder's garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation and sense of purpose. Through our industry-leading brands - OtterBox and OtterCares - we provide our partners and customers the number one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our commitment to excellence and our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give - together. By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in the future through education that inspires kids to change the world. Our founder's core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success not just by business results, but by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all. To learn more, visit www.otterbox.com/pages/careersResponsibilities
  • AI Solution Development
    • Design and develop AI-powered solutions using large language models (LLMs), retrieval systems, and orchestration frameworks.
    • Build, enhance, and maintain applications and tools using Python, or similar technologies.
    • Support the integration of AI solutions with APIs, databases, and business systems under the guidance of senior team members.
    • Translate ambiguous business requirements into practical technical solutions.
  • AI Engineering
    • Write clean, maintainable, organized, and well-documented code following team standards and best practices.
    • Apply established processes for security, version control, testing, and deployment.
    • Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions to build technical expertise.
    • Apply software engineering principles to design AI solutions focused on scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Business Collaboration & Delivery
    • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs and user requirements to deliver effective solutions.
    • Gather and incorporate user feedback to drive continuous improvement and iterative enhancements of AI solutions.
    • Participate in moving solutions from prototype stages to production-ready implementations.
    • Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Support and maintain a positive safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures and actively contributing to a safe working environment.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Enrolled in an accredited university or college program at the undergraduate (Junior level or higher) or graduate level or be a recent college graduate (within 1 year) required
  • Computer Science, or directly related, major required.
  • Exerience with Python required.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (i.e., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.) required
  • Familiarity with modern AI tooling: Retrieval / RAG concepts, vector databases, prompt engineering, tool calling / agents
  • Available to work at least 20 hrs/week Monday to Friday in our Fort Collins, CO office from September to December.
  • Interns will be paid $23.00/hr. All interns are eligible for modified benefits, Paid Time Off, Volunteer-Time Off, and profit sharing.
EEOOtter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and local laws.For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range MinimumUSD $23.00/Hr.For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range MaximumUSD $23.00/Hr.Additional Total RewardsOtter Products offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, for eligible employees, we offer accrued paid time off based on seniority, volunteer time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, company holidays, and years of service awards. Check out www.otterbox.com/pages/careers for more info., Variable Incentive Program - This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program.Employment Type: FULL_TIME