Intern, AI Software Development

**1-800-Flowers.com Internship Program – AI** =============================================== **Position Title:** AI Software Development Intern **Department:** Product \& AI Innovation / Software Development **Location:** On-Site – Jericho, NY **Duration:** 10–12 Weeks (Summer Internship) **Hours:** Full-Time **About 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.** ----------------------------------- 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Our family of brands includes Harry \& David, Cheryl's Cookies, PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered, and more. As part of our internship program, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver smiles every day. **Position Summary** -------------------- The **AI Software Development Intern** will support the Software Development team within our Product \& AI Innovation organization by assisting with development initiatives, contributing to AI-driven projects, and building tools that improve engineering efficiency. This role is ideal for students who are curious, technically driven, and excited about applying AI to real-world software development challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ ### **Core Responsibilities (All Interns)** * Support department initiatives through research, documentation, and project coordination * Assist with cross-functional collaboration across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands * Attend team meetings, present findings, and share progress with stakeholders * Participate in internship learning sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops * Contribute ideas to enhance business processes and improve customer experience ### **Function-Specific Responsibilities (AI Software Development)** * Assist in building AI-powered tools to automate software development processes * Support development of automated code review solutions that provide intelligent, context-aware feedback * Contribute to automation efforts related to deployments, security vulnerability remediation, and engineering workflows * Help design and develop internal tools or utilities to replace manual processes * Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities where AI can improve efficiency and code quality * Participate in testing, debugging, and improving system performance * Document processes, tools, and technical solutions developed during the internship Requirements: * Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field** * Strong foundation in programming (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar) * Familiarity with software development principles and version control (e.g., Git) * Interest in or exposure to **AI/ML tools, APIs, or frameworks** (e.g., OpenAI, TensorFlow, or similar) * Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment * Strong communication and organizational skills * Experience with automation, scripting, or personal coding projects is a plus **What You'll Gain** -------------------- * Hands-on experience applying AI within a real-world software development environment * Exposure to modern development practices and AI-powered engineering tools * Mentorship from experienced software engineers and technology leaders * Opportunities to build tools and solutions that have real business impact * Professional development workshops and networking opportunities across the organization * A portfolio of meaningful technical work to showcase to future employers The expected hourly rate for this position is $19\.00\. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law. California residents – please see our **California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants**