AI Engineering Intern

Ascend Learning, LLC•Leawood, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025. We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. Our Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Division within Ascend Learning’s Advance Technologies Organization is seeking a motivated, energetic AI Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 with a background in artificial intelligence and software engineering. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing and implementing AI solutions that can scale and drive real-world impact. This internship will provide hands-on experience in AI engineering and an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. As an AI Engineer Intern, you will collaborate closely with our team of expert AI Engineers, data scientists, AI architects, and quality engineers. You will contribute to the development and deployment of AI models and systems that power our innovative learning solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field
Strong programming skills in Python with knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns
Strong problem solving, strong conceptual thinking, and effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and experience with transformer-based models is a plus
Experience with large language models (LLMs), LangChain, and prompt engineering is a plus
Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Azure AI services and Azure ML

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand business challenges and translate them into technical AI solutions
Design and develop scalable AI solutions that integrate with our existing products and services.
Build interactive demos and proof-of-concept applications to showcase AI solutions and their potential business impact
Contribute to the evaluation and integration of new AI technologies and tools into our tech stack.
Leverage Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Search, and other Azure services for developing and deploying AI solutions
Thoroughly document and manage project requirements, data, and technical details to ensure continuity and reference for future projects