AI Software Engineering Associate

Laitram is seeking an AI Software Engineering Associate for a four-month, hands-on contract position. In this role, you will design, build, and deliver a working AI-powered software prototype from concept through implementation. This is a hands-on software engineering project to spearhead a project from start to finish - not one small part of one. You will design, build, and ship a working AI-powered software prototype end-to-end. The specifics of the project will be scoped and assigned at the start of the contract. Job Responsibilities and Requirements, * Design, develop, test, and deliver a functional AI-powered software prototype.

• Build and integrate the application’s back end, APIs, and user interface.
• Integrate AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities into a practical application.
• Translate a real-world business process or challenge into clear technical and product requirements.
• Prioritize features and make practical design decisions to deliver an end-to-end solution within the internship period.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather feedback and refine the solution.
• Document the application, key technical decisions, and recommendations for potential future development.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results clearly to project stakeholders.

• Demonstrated full-stack web development experience, including independently building a back end, an API, and a functional front end.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI or LLM APIs into an application, including prompt design, structured outputs, and working with document or image inputs.
• Ability to move quickly from concept to a functional solution and improve it through iteration and feedback.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and breaking a complex, real-world problem into achievable milestones.
• A bias for execution- prefers a rough thing working end-to-end over a perfect thing that only works in theory
• Comfort with ambiguity and good product instincts - can take a messy real-world process and decide what to build first.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while actively seeking input and collaborating with others., * Interest in applying software and AI to improve processes and create efficiencies across business functions or industries.
• Experience with computer vision, document processing, or document-understanding technologies.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration, state-machine patterns, or data visualization.
• Experience training, evaluating, or fine-tuning a model using a real-world dataset.

• Ownership of a meaningful project from initial concept through delivery.
• Practical experience building a software solution that addresses a real business need.
• Close collaboration with experienced technical and business leaders.
• The opportunity to strengthen your portfolio with a working end-to-end software product, subject to Intralox confidentiality and intellectual property requirements.
• A challenging, collaborative environment that values initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Possibility for long term position. If this project is successful, the opportunity for permanent work will be strongly considered.