AI Engineering Internship

**About Nexttech** Founded in **2015**, Nexttech has built a solid foundation in delivering comprehensive IT solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. With expertise spanning five key industry sectors—**Banking, Energy, Telecom, Automotive and E-commerce \& Logistics**—we provide nearshore and onshore services designed to drive efficiency and support strategic growth. Our team supports every phase of the **Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)**, from developing detailed roadmaps and resolving complex software challenges to ensuring quick time-to-market and optimized ROI. **AI Engineering Internship (6 Weeks Program)** ----------------------------------------------- **Location:** Remote / Hybrid **Duration:** 6 weeks **Type:** Internship (Hands-on, project-based) ### **About the Internship** We are looking for motivated and curious individuals to join our **AI Engineering Internship Program**, a structured 6-week journey designed to take participants from Python fundamentals to building production-ready AI applications. This program focuses on **practical learning**, combining core software engineering skills with modern AI technologies such as **LLMs, APIs, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)**. **What You’ll Learn \& Build** ------------------------------ ### **Week 1 — Python Foundations for AI** You will build a strong programming foundation: * Python basics (variables, loops, functions) * Data structures (lists, dictionaries, JSON) * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) * Data validation using Pydantic **Hands-on:** * Coding challenges focused on clean code and problem-solving * Type-safe data parsing and validation **Mini-project:** * Build a **CLI data validator** that processes and validates JSON input ### **Week 2 — APIs \& Data Pipelines** Learn how real-world systems communicate and handle data: * REST APIs and FastAPI * Database fundamentals (SQL, ORMs) * Async programming basics **Hands-on:** * Build a data pipeline: **fetch clean store display** **Mini-project:** * Develop a **Data Aggregator** (e.g., news or pricing dashboard) ### **Week 3 — Introduction to LLMs** Understand the foundations of modern AI: * How Large Language Models (LLMs) work * Prompt engineering basics * Embeddings and vector databases **Hands-on:** * Experiment with prompts and LLM APIs * Build semantic search using vector stores **Mini-project:** * Create a **text summarizer** or **Q\&A chatbot** ### **Week 4 — Building LLM Applications** Move from experimentation to real products: * LangChain and LangGraph * Agent-based architectures (ReAct, tool-calling agents) * Memory and workflow orchestration **Hands-on:** * Build multi-step AI workflows * Create stateful AI agents **Mini-project:** * Develop an **Agentic Assistant** (e.g., travel, legal, or support assistant) ### **Week 5 — Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)** Master one of the most important real-world AI patterns: * RAG architecture * Document processing and chunking strategies * Retrieval and ranking techniques **Hands-on:** * Build full ingestion and retrieval pipelines **Mini-project:** * Create a **“Chat with Your Documents”** application ### **Week 6 — Final Project (Production Simulation)** Work in teams to build a real-world AI product. **Project options:** * AI customer support agent * Internal knowledge assistant * Code assistant * AI concierge for real estate or hospitality **Requirements:** * LLM integration * API usage * Basic web interface (Flask or FastAPI) * Logging and error handling **What We’re Looking For** -------------------------- * Basic programming knowledge (any language) * Interest in AI, backend development, or data systems * Strong problem-solving mindset * Ability to work collaboratively in teams **What You’ll Gain** -------------------- * Hands-on experience with modern AI tools and frameworks * Real-world project portfolio * Mentorship and structured learning path * Exposure to production-level AI system design **Our Culture: What Sets Us Apart** At Nexttech, we don’t rely on polished platitudes; instead, we let our team members’ voices speak to the essence of who we are: * “An organization that always listens to feedback from employees, continuously improving based on input and suggestions.” * “A culture that encourages work-life balance and independence at work.” * “A place where genuine communication and respect thrive between all levels of the company.” * “An organization that’s close to people, where kindness and support are constants.” * “A culture that makes new members feel welcomed, involved in day-to-day decisions, and valued for their unique skill set from day one.” * “A team that promotes psychological safety and the confidence to speak your mind without fear.” **Join Us and Bring Your Full Self to Work** We promise an environment where respect, openness, and recognition are at the core of your experience. Here, you’ll find a collaborative and responsible team that values fun, autonomy, and flexibility. You’ll face challenges that allow you to grow, supported every step of the way by peers and leadership alike. **What We Look for in You**: If you possess strong expertise, a collaborative spirit, a responsible and diligent mindset, resilience, flexibility, open-mindedness, courage, and an innate desire to support your teammates, you’ll fit right in at Nexttech. Come be part of a place where your effort is valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is our priority.