Software Engineering AI Internship

Cogent People Inc•Columbia, MD

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a motivated individual interested in gaining practical experience in Software Engineering while supporting the development of AI solutions for healthcare data analytics within a major federal healthcare modernization program. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems that leverage AI to improve outcomes across the healthcare landscape. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers throughout the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and is interested in launching a career in AI-focused software engineering. Candidates should demonstrate foundational knowledge of AI frameworks and development tools through academic, personal, or project-based experience.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Python and AI-related frameworks or libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or LangChain
General understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI concepts, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technologies and tools

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS cloud services
Academic, personal, or project-based experience developing AI-related applications or solutions
Exposure to software engineering best practices, version control, or agile methodologies
Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn in a professional environment

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of AI-powered healthcare data analytics solutions across the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Work under the guidance of experienced engineers to analyze requirements, contribute to solution design, and implement features using AI-based tools and traditional development practices
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using Python, TypeScript, and SQL
Participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, testing, and performance improvements
Conduct research and experimentation related to AI technologies, frameworks, and tools
Collaborate with cross-functional team members in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment