About the role#
We are looking for an Early Career AI Engineer to join our AI User Experience team. In this role, you will help build the foundational AI core for our products. You will contribute to a unified vision by developing flexible and immersive AI experiences. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the AI space, and we welcome engineers from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow.
What you'll do#
- Design and build front-end and back-end features for web applications.
- Create intuitive interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
- Develop server-side logic and APIs.
- Build scalable Agentic AI frameworks using tools like LangChain.
- Design and manage database schemas for efficient storage.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services.
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
- Troubleshoot bugs and optimize application performance.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Knowledge of server-side languages like C#, Java, Python, Node.js, Ruby, or PHP.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web development frameworks.
- Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow coding standards.
- Experience with testing practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- A strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Prior experience in AI-related projects or products is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Bellevue, Washington.
- This is an on-site role that requires being in the office at least 4 days per week.
- This is a full-time, 6-month internship.
- Compensation is expected to be between $30 and $50 per hour.
About Rakuten International
Rakuten International operates as a public company based in San Mateo, California. It maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The business manages a portfolio that includes e-commerce, digital content, advertising, and communications. It serves more than 1 billion members across the globe.
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