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AI Engineering Intern

Boulder, CO

$17 - $25/hr

Familiarity through former internships, coursework or research with machine learning or AI, APIs, backend development COMPENSATION $17-25/hour Note that interns do not qualify for benefits or equity ...

TIFIN

AI Engineering Intern

Boulder, CO · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

Familiarity through former internships, coursework or research with machine learning or AI, APIs, backend development COMPENSATION $17-25/hour Note that interns do not qualify for benefits or equity ...

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What are some common challenges Backend Interns face when joining a new development team?

Backend Interns often encounter challenges such as understanding existing codebases, adapting to various development tools, and learning team-specific workflows. Integrating with ongoing projects may require quickly grasping the architecture and deployment processes used by the team. Open communication with mentors and proactive learning are key to overcoming these hurdles and contributing effectively. Many teams offer onboarding sessions and pair programming to help interns acclimate and build confidence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backend Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backend Intern, you need a solid understanding of programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and a basic grasp of database concepts, often supported by coursework or personal projects. Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git), RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn, and effective communication make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for rapidly adapting to real-world development environments and contributing effectively to team-based software projects.

What does a Backend Intern do?

A Backend Intern assists in developing and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web and mobile applications. They typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js and interact with databases such as MySQL or MongoDB. Their responsibilities may include writing clean code, testing and debugging applications, and collaborating with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration. Backend Interns also help optimize application performance and may participate in code reviews and documentation.
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AI Engineering Intern

AI Engineering Intern

TIFIN

Boulder, CO

$17 - $25/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join our 2026 summer internship program! Build real-world AI systems and agent workflows used by leading financial institutions-while learning how to ship production-grade AI from day one. 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 Boulder office.

PROJECTS

  • Advisor Copilot (Multi-Agent Systems)
    Build a production-grade, multi-agent copilot for financial advisors that retrieves and reasons over client data, analyzes portfolio exposures and risk scenarios, generates personalized insights, enforces compliance guardrails, and drafts client-ready communications - all within a monitored, auditable architecture.
  • Workflow Automation
    Design end-to-end AI workflows spanning client discovery, investment research synthesis, portfolio construction and optimization, and compliant meeting preparation - replacing fragmented tools with intelligent, autonomous systems.
  • AI Agent Platform & Infrastructure
    Architect a scalable multi-agent platform with orchestration engines, memory and state management, dynamic tool invocation, structured output validation, observability, fault tolerance, and automated evaluation - solving reliability, explainability, and regulatory challenges at scale.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong experience with Python
  • Familiarity through former internships, coursework or research with machine learning or AI, APIs, backend development

COMPENSATION

$17-25/hour

Note that interns do not qualify for benefits or equity, but there is potential for a full-time offer.

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