Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Software Engineering Research Intern, to work with AI/ML and large language model technology to help develop tools, work instructions, assistive materials, and best-known methods for applying these technologies to the software development lifecycle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current student pursuing a degree in computer science or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed
Programming experience in C#, C++, Java, TypeScript, Python or equivalent programming language
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to deal with many rapid changes in your underlying technology stack, and not be intimidated by the fact that the subject matter is constantly evolving while you learn it
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, as well as partially self-guided research.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience using scripting languages, such as Python, Javascript, Perl, Ruby
Interest in machine learning and applied use of large language models. Prior familiarity
with concepts like MCP, online vs offline model capabilities, agentic development and
similar developer-focused AI topics will help accelerate your growth in the role.
Some practical experience using code assistant AI.
Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as git, and developer environment tooling like Visual Studio Code.

1. Support SEL’s software development processes by developing engineering-focused software tools.
2. Implement developer-facing tooling for AI/ML tasks, agentic development, model training, etc.
3. Provide support to, and collaboration with, engineering staff when the role demands.
4. Follow engineering quality assurance procedures.
5. Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.