AI & Software Engineering Intern
About The Position
As an AI & Software Engineering Intern at USAFacts, you’ll help build the data and software systems that turn complex government data into trusted insights used by millions of people. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to designing, building, and testing tools, pipelines, and product features that power USAFacts’ platforms. You’ll gain hands-on experience across parts of the technology stack—from helping develop data pipelines that integrate and prepare large public datasets to contributing to software features that make data accessible and useful. You may also explore emerging AI capabilities, such as preparing datasets for machine learning or supporting AI-enabled features. This internship offers the opportunity to grow your technical skills, learn modern engineering practices, and work with a collaborative team dedicated to making reliable information about the country more accessible to everyone.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong programming foundation (Python required; JavaScript/TypeScript a plus).
- Familiarity with databases and SQL.
- Interest in both software development and data systems.
- Curiosity about AI/ML and how data powers intelligent products.
- Comfort working across different layers of the stack, from data pipelines to product features.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to design, build, test, and document software and data systems.
- Contribute to backend, web, or cloud-based development depending on team needs.
- Design and implement data pipelines to transform large public datasets into clean, usable formats.
- Support the preparation of datasets for machine learning and AI-enabled features.
- Explore and contribute to AI initiatives such as LLM-powered tools, RAG systems, or agent-based workflows.
- Monitor system performance, data quality, and reliability across applications and pipelines.
- Learn and apply modern development practices (version control, testing, debugging, CI/CD).
Benefits
- ORCA card for transportation to and from work or parking in/near the building
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Career Level
Intern
