Generative AI Engineer Virtual Internship

Robert Half•San Ramon, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Robert Half, recognized by FORTUNE and as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, is seeking a Generative AI Engineer Virtual Intern to join the Protiviti Applications department. This intern will contribute to the development and support of AI-driven applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong interest in generative AI technologies, including large language models, retrieval augmented generation, vector databases, and prompt engineering. A passion for advancing artificial intelligence, particularly in conversational AI and knowledge-based systems, is highly valued. Our team is dedicated to shaping the company's technological future by leveraging AI to deliver strategic and innovative enterprise solutions.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program related to computer science, with a graduation year of 2027.
Working knowledge of a programming or scripting language (Python, C#, JavaScript/Typescript, SQL).
Working knowledge of LLM and Generative AI concepts and its real-world applications.
Working knowledge of evaluating LLM output with appropriate metrics.
Good working knowledge of SQL query language (preferably with Microsoft SQL Server).
Good understanding of SQL Server DB concepts.
Understanding of No SQL concepts and Cosmos DB.
Ability to interact and communicate with business partners of varying levels of expertise.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
Ability to communicate business process to technical resources.
Ability to understand complex process flow diagrams or flowcharts that demonstrate business or system process flow.
Ability to work full 40-hour weeks virtually from June 17 – August 7, 2026 (internship dates cannot be altered).
All applicants applying for U.S. intern openings need authorization to work in the United States for Robert Half without sponsorship now or in the future.
Possess good presentation skills to effectively communicate and showcase the features and benefits of our internally developed Gen AI applications to various stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Cloud Platforms is a plus (Azure/AWS).
Experience with various full cycle software development methodologies, tools and practices is a plus.
Good knowledge on software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain Generative AI applications, advanced AI models and conversational agents.
Use Gen AI techniques like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, Embeddings etc. to enhance model outcomes.
Perform evaluation on LLM output using appropriate metrics and iteratively improve results.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in AI to implement cutting-edge solutions.
Communicate model results and solicit feedback from stakeholders at various levels.