Intern, AI Software Development

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Jericho, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AI Software Development Intern will support the Software Development team within our Product & AI Innovation organization by assisting with development initiatives, contributing to AI-driven projects, and building tools that improve engineering efficiency. This role is ideal for students who are curious, technically driven, and excited about applying AI to real-world software development challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong foundation in programming (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar)
• Familiarity with software development principles and version control (e.g., Git)
• Interest in or exposure to AI/ML tools, APIs, or frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, TensorFlow, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation, scripting, or personal coding projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support department initiatives through research, documentation, and project coordination
• Assist with cross-functional collaboration across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands
• Attend team meetings, present findings, and share progress with stakeholders
• Participate in internship learning sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops
• Contribute ideas to enhance business processes and improve customer experience
• Assist in building AI-powered tools to automate software development processes
• Support development of automated code review solutions that provide intelligent, context-aware feedback
• Contribute to automation efforts related to deployments, security vulnerability remediation, and engineering workflows
• Help design and develop internal tools or utilities to replace manual processes
• Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities where AI can improve efficiency and code quality
• Participate in testing, debugging, and improving system performance
• Document processes, tools, and technical solutions developed during the internship

Benefits

• Hands-on experience applying AI within a real-world software development environment
• Exposure to modern development practices and AI-powered engineering tools
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers and technology leaders
• Opportunities to build tools and solutions that have real business impact
• Professional development workshops and networking opportunities across the organization
• A portfolio of meaningful technical work to showcase to future employers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern