AI Research & Development Intern

PTC • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated AI Research & Development Intern to join our team in San Ramon, CA. This internship is focused on hands-on exploration and development of AI-driven technologies, including AI models and AI agent or framework development. This role is ideal for a student who is excited about applied AI, enjoys working on open-ended technical problems, and wants exposure to real-world AI R&D in an enterprise environment. The intern will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and product leaders on exploratory AI projects that may influence future product capabilities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
• Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Some experience with Python is highly desired; familiarity with JavaScript, Java, or similar languages is a plus
• Exposure to machine learning concepts, AI models, or AI frameworks
• Curiosity, initiative, and comfort working in an environment with evolving requirements
• Ability to think critically, experiment, and learn quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LLMs, Fine-Tuning Models, AI agents, or prompt engineering
• Familiarity with ML libraries or frameworks (e.g., LangChain, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Interest in enterprise software, systems, or applied AI use cases

Responsibilities

• Assisting with research, prototyping, and development of AI models, including experimentation with large language models (LLMs) or other ML techniques
• Exploring and contributing to AI agent frameworks, workflows, or orchestration patterns
• Implementing proof-of-concept solutions to demonstrate AI-driven capabilities
• Evaluating emerging AI technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Writing clean, well-documented code and technical notes to support knowledge sharing
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand real-world use cases and constraints

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern