Student, AI Developer

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Job Description: The Student, AI Developer will support the design, development, and testing of AI-enabled capabilities for the Governance by Design (GbyD) platform. Working alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and business partners, the successful candidate will help build and enhance solutions that streamline governance processes, improve user experiences, and explore the practical application of Generative AI within an enterprise environment. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands‐on experience with modern software development, AI technologies, cloud platforms, workflow automation, and enterprise product delivery while contributing to a strategic transformation initiative.

What do you need to succeed?

• Preferred Skills Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript through coursework, projects, or previous co‐op experience
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and emerging technologies
• Understanding of software development fundamentals and APIs
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively within a team

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related program
• Upper-year undergraduate student (3rd or 4th year preferred)
• Demonstrated interest in software development, AI, automation, or cloud technologies
• Experience with academic, personal, or co‐op projects involving programming or data analysis
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice‐to‐Have Technologies

• Exposure to any of the following technologies would be considered an asset: AWS Bedrock or similar AI platforms
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval‐Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
• Prompt engineering fundamentals
• Vector databases
• API development and integrations
• ServiceNow or Microsoft Teams integrations
• AI testing and evaluation approaches
• Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, or enterprise architecture concepts

What will you do?

• Assist in building and testing AI‐enabled features and workflow capabilities
• Support development activities using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud‐based tools
• Help evaluate and improve AI‐generated outputs, prompts, and user experiences
• Participate in application integration, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to understand user needs and requirements
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Research emerging AI technologies and help identify opportunities to apply them within enterprise workflows

Key Outcomes:

• The student will support the team in developing and enhancing AI‐enabled capabilities that improve governance workflows and user experiences
• Areas of contribution may include:
  • AI‐powered summarization and insight generation
  • Identification of content gaps and improvement opportunities within submissions
  • Support for workflow automation and reviewer decision‐support capabilities
  • Guided submission experiences and dynamic question flows
  • Integration of AI capabilities with enterprise platforms and workflows
  • Testing, evaluation, and refinement of AI‐generated outputs
  • User experience enhancements across end‐to‐end governance processes

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

This role offers an opportunity to work on a strategic enterprise initiative exploring the application of AI within governance and risk management processes. The student will gain hands‐on experience with modern AI technologies, cloud platforms, workflow automation, and product development practices while collaborating with experienced professionals across business and technology teams. The successful candidate will contribute to real‐world AI solutions that help improve efficiency, transparency, and decision‐making, while developing practical skills that are increasingly valuable in the evolving AI and software engineering landscape.

What's in it for you?

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