About the role#
The Agentic AI Intern will join our software engineering team to prototype and build next-generation AI solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic workflows, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) while contributing to real-world software development projects.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with managers and mentors to complete specific internship projects.
- Design and develop AI agents and workflows for software engineering use cases.
- Build applications using Generative AI and LLMs.
- Explore technologies including RAG, tool calling, agent memory, multi-agent workflows, and human-in-the-loop interactions.
- Integrate AI agents with engineering systems, APIs, and knowledge sources.
- Create automated methods to test the accuracy and quality of AI-agent outputs.
- Follow software engineering practices like source control, code reviews, automated testing, and secure development.
- Document your technical designs and findings to present project conclusions to senior leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or recent graduation from an accredited undergraduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- Strong interest in AI, Generative AI, and autonomous systems.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to new technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with Python is preferred.
- Prior experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or machine learning through internships, co-ops, or personal projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, Amazon Bedrock, or vector databases is a plus.
- Experience developing APIs or cloud applications is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Andover, Massachusetts.
- The program is scheduled for Summer 2027 with a duration of 12 weeks.
- We do not offer visa transfer or sponsorship for this position.
About Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a medical technology company that designs and manufactures equipment for healthcare professionals. Founded in 1856, the firm focuses on orthopaedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and wound care. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. The headquarters are located in Watford, Hertfordshire.
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