About the role#
The Emerging Technologies Lab is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a paid, full-time position based at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. You will contribute to laboratory projects and gain professional experience in development work and corporate management.
What you'll do#
- Integrate and connect different laboratory tools and systems.
- Develop clear documentation and tutorials for laboratory projects.
- Build demonstrations that show how multiple technologies work together.
- Create educational materials to communicate the laboratory’s projects, tools, and results.
- Develop benchmarking frameworks to evaluate and compare different technical approaches.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate program for Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date after the internship period.
- Ability to write clean, functional code in at least one programming language.
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub or GitLab, including commits, branching, and pull requests.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
- Citizenship of an IDB member country.
- Completion of at least the second year of undergraduate studies at the time of application.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C., United States.
- Term: January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Status: This is a paid internship for first-time participants in an IDB Group internship program.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides financing for economic, social, and institutional development projects. Founded in 1959, the organization works with 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers technical assistance, policy advice, and research to support regional development. The bank maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees and operates from its headquarters in Washington, DC.
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