Summer 2026 Intern, AI Engineer

Why Ryan?

• Competitively Paid Internship
• Award-Winning Culture
• Paid Holidays
• Mentorship Opportunities and Hands-On Training
• Networking with Industry Leaders
• All-Expense-Paid Trip to Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX (Summer Interns Only)

We are seeking an AI Engineer Intern interested in building and advancing agentic AI systems that power next-generation products. In this role, you will work alongside a team of engineers and subject matter experts to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that automate complex workflows and enhance decision-making. You will gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent systems, while contributing to solutions used by real clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement agentic AI systems, including multi-step workflows, tool-calling, and multi-agent coordination
• Build and optimize retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, including chunking strategies, embedding models, and search methodologies
• Develop and maintain evaluation frameworks to measure system performance, accuracy, and reliability
• Conduct rapid prototyping and experimentation to evaluate new models, tools, and architectural approaches
• Integrate LLM APIs into production systems, including handling structured outputs, retries, and performance optimization
• Implement AI safety and trust mechanisms, including validation, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop processes
• Analyze system performance, identify issues, and iterate on solutions using data-driven approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable AI-powered solutions

Education and Experience:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.
• Anticipated graduation date within one year of internship
• Minimum Overall and Major GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of 6 – 12 Accounting or technical hours depending on practice
• Experience with Python and software development best practices
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and model APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)
• Exposure to retrieval systems, machine learning concepts, or AI application development preferred

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in emerging AI technologies and trends
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Python and familiarity with modern development tools and environments. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), APIs, and cloud-based platforms is preferred. Also, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

*Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran*