About the role#
This internship offers a chance to build technology that directly empowers frontline workers. You will collaborate with engineers to develop tools that turn voice into structured data, integrate AI into workflows, and make communication actionable. You will gain hands-on experience across the engineering stack, from core product functionality to AI-powered experiences.
What you'll do#
- Work with other engineers to contribute to product functionality, enablement tools, and issue resolution.
- Analyze requirements to determine feasibility, propose architectures, assess risk, and estimate effort.
- Participate in the team software development process and tooling to get code into production.
- Develop automated tests to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
- Research and share best practices in software development, including AI/ML applications.
- Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities for machine learning solutions.
- Assist in designing, training, and evaluating machine learning models.
- Prepare and preprocess datasets to improve the efficiency of model training.
- Work alongside the engineering team to integrate ML models into production systems.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate or graduate student at a university in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Currently enrolled in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- 1+ years of development experience.
- Strong machine learning skills including designing models, implementing training harnesses, and optimizing inference engines.
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with a machine learning framework such as PyTorch or JAX.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and show empathy for colleagues.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to tackling challenging problems with curiosity and initiative.
- Care for quality and customer experience.
- Adaptable to change.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Paid internship.
About Relay
Relay develops voice-first communication software for frontline workers. The company provides a platform that includes real-time translation, GPS tracking, and panic alerts. These tools serve industries such as hospitality, manufacturing, and logistics. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs over 500 people.
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