AI Engineering Intern

🇺🇸Remote - 1 Remote$20–$35/hri3h ago

Corporate Engineering AI Development Machine Learning AI Safety Responsible AI Software Engineering

Summary

AI Engineering Intern at Colibri Group supporting the development and evaluation of AI-powered educational tools with a focus on responsible AI practices. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers to improve AI system behavior and reliability in real-world learning scenarios.

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior engineers on AI-powered educational tool development, contribute to research initiatives focused on model bias and alignment issues, and design experiments to evaluate AI performance. Translate evaluation findings into actionable insights, support responsible AI framework mapping, and participate in code reviews and team discussions.

Skills & Tools: Strong foundational knowledge of Python programming and machine learning concepts, with demonstrated problem-solving ability and curiosity about AI applications in education. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with interest in AI safety, responsible AI, or evaluation methodologies preferred.

Qualifications: Currently in final year of Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or recently graduated. Self-motivated and proactive with ability to work independently while taking direction.

Location: Remote

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is $20/hour – $28/hour or $41,600 – $58,240/year based on title, seniority, and location.

Job Description

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community as a whole. We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets. We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com What You'll Do::

Collaborate with senior engineers and mentors to support the development and evaluation of AI-powered educational tools

Contribute to research-backed initiatives focused on improving AI system behavior, including identifying and measuring issues such as model bias and misalignment (e.g., sycophancy)

Assist in designing and executing experiments to evaluate AI performance in real-world learning scenarios

Translate evaluation findings into actionable insights that improve AI system quality and reliability

Support the mapping of AI evaluation work to established governance or responsible AI frameworks

Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Take ownership of defined tasks while demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving

What You'll Need to Succeed::

Currently in your final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (graduating soon) or recently graduated in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Strong curiosity about AI, machine learning, and their real-world applications—especially in education

Demonstrated ingenuity and problem-solving ability, with a willingness to explore ambiguous challenges

Ability to take direction and independently translate guidance into meaningful outputs

Foundational knowledge of programming (e.g., Python) and familiarity with machine learning concepts

Interest in AI safety, responsible AI, or evaluation methodologies is a strong plus

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!