Software Engineering Intern – MLOps (LLM & Agent Systems)

About us: We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

• About the role: We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) team, with a strong emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs), agent-based systems, and production AI tooling.While this role touches traditional ML concepts, the majority of our work focuses on LLM-powered systems—including prompt-driven workflows, tool-calling agents, orchestration layers, and model integrations—rather than classical model training or research.This is a hands-on, production-focused internship. You will contribute directly to internal platforms and services that power AI-driven features used by real users. This role is on-site in Houston, with close collaboration and mentorship from the engineering team.This role is based at our DNV office in Houston, TX.What You’ll DoDepending on team priorities, you may contribute to:Backend services that power LLM-driven workflows and AI agentsIntegration of LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) into production systemsModel Context Protocol (MCP) tools and servers for safe, structured tool accessAgent orchestration logic (multi-step reasoning, tool calling, handoffs)Frontend interfaces (Vue or React) for configuring and interacting with AI workflowsObservability, logging, and cost tracking for LLM usageImproving reliability and developer experience of AI-enabled systemsResponsibilitiesImplement features in production backend and frontend codebasesBuild and maintain APIs that interact with LLMs and internal toolsWrite clean, maintainable, and testable codeParticipate in code reviews and technical design discussionsDebug issues across distributed systems (APIs, agents, UI)Document workflows, agent behavior, and system decisionsLearn and apply best practices for shipping AI systems responsibly

What we offer: Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefitsSpending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSAEmployer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace401(k) with company matchCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefitsEducation reimbursement programFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunitiesCharitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact ProgramVolunteer time off (VTO) paid by the companyCareer advancement opportunities \*\*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election\*\*DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more informationhttps://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

*About you: What is RequiredCurrently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldHands-on experience with one or more of the following:PythonNode.jsVue.js or ReactStrong fundamentals in programming and APIsFamiliarity with Git and collaborative development workflowsAbility to take ownership of tasks and work independently after initial guidanceStrong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems work end-to-endStrong written and verbal English communication skills We conduct pre-employment drug and background screeningWhat is PreferredWe strongly prefer for you to submit a 1-page cover letter along with your resume when applyingExperience working with LLMs (prompting, function/tool calling, embeddings, etc.)Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar tool-calling frameworksExposure to agentic workflows, orchestration, or multi-step AI systemsExperience building or consuming REST APIsFamiliarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL)Exposure to Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), or CI/CD pipelinesPersonal projects, internships, or open-source contributions involving AI or LLMsWhat We’re Looking For in an InternInterest in production AI systems, not just experimentationComfort working across backend and frontend boundariesSomeone who can take a task, ask the right questions, and move it forwardWillingness to debug issues, test locally, and iterate before submitting codeCuriosity about reliability, scalability, and correctness in AI systems\*\*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position\*\*#LI-DNI*

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

### Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

### Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

### 401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

### Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

### Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual including paid volunteer time off, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, dollar-for-dollar charitable donation matching, Dollars for Doers, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

### Values-led organization

Our values show a commitment to employees and the community they serve. These serve a guiding light on our journey to fulfill our Purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Driven by these Values, you’ll have the opportunity to give back through not only charitable matched giving, but through direct support to community organizations and as a mentor to students in underserved communities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.