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At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.
We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products' are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings' to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!
Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.
OVERVIEW
Crestron Electronics is dedicated to attracting exceptional emerging professionals by investing in resources and creating opportunities for hands-on learning, professional growth, and career development in a supportive work environment. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a Summer-Fall Software Engineering Co-op to join our XiO Cloud Engineering Team in Rockleigh, NJ or Boston, MA. This role has been designated for a 100% onsite work arrangement. Candidates must be commutable to Rockleigh, NJ or Boston. MA.
At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron's success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.
Crestron Interns and Co-Ops can expect to be challenged with meaningful projects and tasks alongside professionals and subject matter experts in the field. Interns and Co-Ops are assigned a dedicated mentor who will be responsible for their development and acclimation to the company. Crestron will also provide a variety of training and networking opportunities to participants in the program, seeking to present participants with a comprehensive experience that enhances technical and non-technical skill sets and prepares students for their professional careers. Crestron is an equal opportunity employer proud of its commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
For the XiO Cloud Software Engineering Co-op position, we are seeking a motivated student who is passionate about technology and eager to learn from experienced software engineers. XiO Cloud is Crestron's enterprise-grade, cloud-based web application that enables IT administrators and AV professionals to remotely monitor, manage, and configure IoT edge devices deployed across commercial environments worldwide.
This AI Engineering Co-op provides the opportunity to contribute to AI-powered capabilities within the XiO Cloud platform while gaining hands-on experience with Python development, intelligent automation, large language models, and emerging agentic technologies. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, and enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment.
Through this Co-op experience, students will gain exposure to software development best practices, AI application development, prompt evaluation and testing techniques, cloud application architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
With guidance from a dedicated mentor, perform the following tasks with increasing responsibility and independence throughout the Co-op experience:

• Contribute to well-defined projects supporting AI-powered capabilities within the XiO Cloud platform.
• Assist in developing and evaluating AI-powered workflows and intelligent application features using Python.
• Support the development and testing of LLM-based agent workflows and automation solutions.
• Assist with integration of AI services and APIs into enterprise software applications.
• Participate in software testing, debugging, prompt evaluation, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist in developing and executing tests to support reliability and performance of AI-enabled features.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, team discussions, and technical design conversations.
• Document technical findings, implementation details, evaluation results, and test outcomes to support team knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS
General Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States now and in the future.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with version control using Git.
• Coursework, project experience, or familiarity with Python.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, or natural language processing concepts through coursework, research, or personal projects.
• Basic understanding of APIs and software integration concepts.
• Interest in large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, intelligent automation, or agent-based systems.
• Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, or similar AI frameworks is a plus but not required.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.

Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron's success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.
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