AI/ML Engineer (Intern/CO-OP)

Northeading Technologies is seeking an AI/ML Engineer Intern to collaborate with the founding team in integrating intelligence into their hiring platform. The role focuses on creating usable AI systems and involves prototyping AI agents, fine-tuning models, and conducting experiments.

Responsibilities

• Prototype AI agents for candidate matching, workflow automation, or decision support
• Fine-tune large language model (LLM) prompts and models for hiring-specific applications
• Experiment with embeddings, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows
• Integrate AI modules into platform processes alongside product and engineering teams
• Conduct internal A/B tests and evaluate AI features

Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Eligible for an unpaid co-op or internship placement
• Have hands-on experience with Python, OpenAI APIs, and LangChain
• Understand the difference between building a model and developing an entire system
• Enjoy turning abstract ideas into working prototypes
• Are interested in natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, recommendation systems, or agents
• Are comfortable working quickly in ambiguous situations
• Have built your own AI assistant, GPT, or participated in a hackathon project
• Have experience with Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS
• Have experience in prompt chaining or multi-agent systems

Benefits

• Receive mentorship from experienced founders and operators.
• Gain real product exposure instead of engaging in busywork.
• Enjoy a remote-first, asynchronous, and flexible working environment.
• Work on portfolio-ready projects that make a real impact.
• Have the potential for equity opportunities as a long-term contributor.

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