AI Developer Intern

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

23h

About The Position

Our Vision: We make dreams possible. Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it. Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience. Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits. Nelnet Bank is building an AI-powered, frictionless customer onboarding platform! We’re looking for hungry, eager, and creative students who want to shape this customer experience on their first day. This team will leverage agile best practices to develop front-end UX and back-end API components to create exceptional user experiences. Being part of this team provides a fantastic growth opportunity to learn and apply web development and security technology in the financial world. - Collaborate with technology experts - Develop a state of the art financial business platform - Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services - Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs

Requirements

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field
Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with Internet including ability to use search engines.
General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and computer information systems.
Exposure to artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts through coursework or projects (e.g., LLMs, data modeling, automation, or AI‑assisted development tools).
Motivated and excited by technical challenges.
Curiosity about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and enthusiasm for applying AI capabilities to real-world software challenges.
Passionate about collaborating with teammates and customers
Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others
Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation
Wants to grow skills in angular, html, nodejs, javascript, and database technologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technology experts
Develop a state of the art financial business platform
Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services
Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs
Assist in exploring and prototyping AI‑driven solutions that improve user experience, automation, or operational efficiency.