AI Agent Developer, Summer Intern

OSTTRA • Princeton, NJ

17h • $25 - $30

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 05 The Team: Our Digital Technology Services (DTS) and Technology Strategy & Governance (TSG) teams, within the CIO organization, deliver secure, reliable, and innovative enterprise solutions that enable our people and customers to perform at their best. We foster a Client-First and Architecture-First mindset , focusing on resilient services, strong cybersecurity, and continuous innovation to power the markets of the future. At S&P Global , the AI Agent Developer Intern in the Agile & PPM Tools team supports backend development and AI-driven enhancements for Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) and Azure DevOps platforms . Working within a SAFe Agile framework , this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions. The position contributes to the development, testing, and support of AI-powered capabilities , including intelligent agents, integrations, and automation features that improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field
• Exposure to software development or AI concepts through coursework, projects, or internships (0–6 months preferred)
• Basic understanding of LLMs, Generative AI, and agent-based systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or C#
• Familiarity with APIs, REST services, and backend development concepts
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, especially in AI/ML domains
• Good communication skills and ability to document work clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI)
• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, and vector databases
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda)
• Knowledge of AI evaluation metrics such as accuracy, latency, cost, and hallucination detection
• Curiosity and passion for AI and emerging technologies
• Ability to experiment, prototype, and iterate quickly
• Attention to detail, especially in testing and validation
• Strong ownership mindset and willingness to take initiative

Responsibilities

• Assist in building LLM-powered agents (e.g., task planning, tool-use, retrieval-augmented generation).
• Develop and maintain agent workflows: prompting strategies, function/tool calling, memory, and context management.
• Integrate agents with APIs and systems e.g., internal services.
• Create evaluation approaches for agent quality (accuracy, groundedness, latency, cost)
• Add safety and reliability controls: input/output validation, policy checks, rate limiting, fallbacks, and human-in-the-loop steps.
• Write clear documentation for prototypes, experiments, and handoffs.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern