AI Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 - SoCal

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) • Irvine, CA

1d • $36 - $36

About The Position

We’re looking for an AI Engineering Intern who is early in their career and eager to learn how real-world AI solutions are designed, built, and deployed. This intern will work closely with senior AI leaders on the hands-on development of scalable AI products, gaining exposure to the full AI lifecycle from data preparation and experimentation to evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement, while building a strong foundation in Python, machine learning, and modern applied AI techniques. We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. Our Irvine, CA is seeking an AI Engineer Intern. Come and see for yourself!

Requirements

• Working towards the achievement of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of cloud-based AI and data platforms (e.g., Azure AI services, Azure ML, Databricks)
• Familiarity with common generative AI concepts such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and evaluations
• Introductory awareness of MLOps concepts, including model lifecycle, deployment, and monitoring
• General knowledge of vector search, document processing, and AI-enabled search workflows
• Exposure to applied modeling concepts (e.g., time series or anomaly detection) and building simple APIs or backend services
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Build reusable components for AI workflows under the guidance of senior team members
• Prepare and transform data for machine learning, optimization, and LLM applications
• Develop and test APIs, pipelines, notebooks, and backend services that support AI solutions
• Run experiments, track results, and summarize findings in a clear and structured way
• Support model evaluation, prompt evaluation, and error analysis
• Help operationalize solutions through deployment packaging, logging, alerting, and basic monitoring
• Debug issues across data, model, and application layers
• Follow engineering best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, and security
• Stay current on relevant Azure AI, Databricks, and applied AI tooling

Benefits

• Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
• Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader.
• At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees