About the role#
As an AI Engineer Intern, you will work at the intersection of full-stack development and artificial intelligence. You will join a team focused on prototyping and delivering AI-powered features for healthcare technology. This role requires you to balance rapid innovation with practical customer outcomes while building intelligent applications that impact senior living and healthcare.
What you'll do#
- Design and build AI-powered prototypes using emerging technology frameworks.
- Create MVPs and proofs-of-concept that may become core product features.
- Partner with product teams to find AI opportunities within existing workflows.
- Develop full-stack applications that integrate new technology at scale.
- Build with modern frameworks like React, Node.js, and Python, focusing on rapid iteration.
- Write production-quality code and design scalable APIs to connect models to user interfaces.
- Develop data pipelines and tools to enhance analytical products and infrastructure.
- Deliver features independently from the database to the UI.
- Deploy applications on AWS with a focus on cost and performance.
- Research new AI technologies and contribute to internal best practices.
- Present technical demonstrations and product concepts to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, a related field, or equivalent self-directed learning.
- Demonstrated full-stack development experience using React, Node.js, and Python.
- Hands-on project experience with AI, machine learning, and foundation models.
- Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during breaks.
- A portfolio of end-to-end projects with AI features, side projects showing user-centered design, or previous entrepreneurial experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- This is a part-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Direct Supply
Direct Supply provides technology and supply chain solutions for the senior living industry. The company operates from its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1985, it employs approximately 1,476 people. Its services focus on improving care environments for seniors through procurement tools and automation.
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