INTERN - Research Intern IV

Cnpc Usa Corporation • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CNPC USA is seeking a highly motivated Research Intern IV – AI & Software Engineering to support the development of the Drilling digital knowledge platform. This internship is ideal for candidates with strong software engineering, full-stack development, and AI-driven application experience who are interested in applying modern technologies to technical knowledge management and intelligent research systems.

The intern will contribute to backend and frontend development, AI-assisted document intelligence, and user-focused product features. This position reports to the Drilling Automation engineer and works closely with research and digital innovation teams.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Python, Html, Vue, JavaScript, or Swift.
• Experience with full-stack development frameworks such as C#, .Net, Spring Boot, React.js, Node.js, Django, or Swift UI.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including LLM APIs, embeddings, and information retrieval workflows.
• Experience working with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or similar).
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to software quality and maintainability.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, user-focused solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team.
• Currently enrolled in or recently admitted to a Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
• Strong academic standing.
• Demonstrated project experience in web applications, AI-driven systems, or mobile applications.
• Strong interest in applied research, digital knowledge platforms, and product-oriented engineering.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities in accordance with CNPC USA core values and research ethics.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of the Drilling digital knowledge platform.
• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications, including RESTful APIs and user interfaces.
• Contribute to cloud-based deployment and system scalability using modern DevOps practices.
• Assist in preparing technical summaries, internal documentation, and prototype demonstrations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, software engineers, and product stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees