Intern, AI Engineer

Cast & Crew•Burbank, CA

2d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Cast & Crew is seeking an AI Engineering Intern to join our Technology & Product team. This internship provides hands-on experience building intelligent, AI-powered applications that support critical workflows in the entertainment industry. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, data architects, and product managers to design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled features using modern cloud and development tools. This is an opportunity to gain real-world exposure to enterprise AI systems, data pipelines, and scalable application architecture.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Foundational programming skills in Python (preferred) or TypeScript/JavaScript
Basic understanding of APIs, RESTful services, and web application architecture
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts such as embeddings, model inference, or prompt engineering
Exposure to databases (SQL or NoSQL) and data processing concepts
Understanding of Git and version control best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curiosity about emerging AI technologies and a desire to continuously learn
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Familiarity with vector databases or semantic search tools
Experience with Docker or basic containerization concepts
Understanding of data governance, security, or compliance fundamentals
Experience working on academic or personal AI/ML projects
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines or automated testing practices

Responsibilities

Assist in developing AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning models, and generative AI tools
Support the implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and vector-based search solutions
Contribute to backend and full-stack development using Python and/or TypeScript
Help build and test APIs that integrate AI services with internal applications
Assist in developing and optimizing data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines
Work with engineers to integrate structured and unstructured data sources into AI systems
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies
Support documentation of architecture, workflows, and technical decisions
Help monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve system reliability
Collaborate with cybersecurity and data teams to understand enterprise security and governance standards