AI Software Engineering Intern

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External • Frisco, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a motivated, self-driven intern to build software with AI as part of an engineering team supporting major retail customers. The team is helping customers move from legacy store systems to a modern technology platform, including upgrades to back-office web applications, new web interfaces for store services, and new in-store and mobile applications for associates and customers. AI is central to both the features developed and the development workflow.

The intern will contribute to a Spring 2027 retail project, potentially involving an in-store associate application or customer-facing mobile experience. The role offers an opportunity to take ownership, solve problems independently, and contribute to software used at scale in real-world retail environments.

The position is based at the Frisco, Texas location and requires on-site work at least one day per week; two in-person days are preferred. The Spring 2027 program is expected to run from January 19 through April 23, 2027, with anticipated working hours of 15–30 per week. Final hours and schedule will be determined with the manager. Toshiba will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future; applicants must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be able to work on-site at the Frisco, Texas location at least one day per week.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of AI coding tools such as Claude, Co-Pilot, or OpenAI.
• Understanding of large language models, including how they work, prompt engineering, and their strengths and limitations when building AI-powered applications.
• Programming knowledge in Java and/or JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of Vue.js or a similar front-end framework such as React or Angular.
• Understanding of web application fundamentals, including front end, back end, and how they connect through APIs.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and figure things out with minimal direction.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies quickly through hands-on work.
• Must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building Java back-end services or REST APIs.
• Familiarity with agentic AI, including AI agents that plan and carry out multi-step tasks.
• Understanding of Git, including branching, merging, and pull request workflows.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and Agile practices.
• Experience writing unit, integration, or automated tests.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and build or deployment tools.
• Interest in retail technology and point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to work in person two days per week is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Spring 2027 retail project, such as a new in-store application for store associates or a customer-facing mobile experience.
• Develop and prototype AI-powered features for retail applications, such as natural-language search, smart form validation, intelligent data entry, and automated data extraction.
• Use AI coding assistants such as Claude or Codex to write, refactor, debug, and document code and to learn unfamiliar codebases and technologies.
• Help build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines, including identifying ways to incorporate AI into build, test, and review processes.
• Help modernize back-office web applications used to manage store data and daily operations, using AI to understand and update existing code.
• Assist with building and enhancing user interfaces using Vue and developing and updating the Java back-end services that power them.
• Support development of mobile and in-store device applications as new store technology moves toward rollout.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements, ask questions, and independently find solutions.

What This Job Offers

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