Artificial Intelligence Developer - Intern
Job title: Artificial Intelligence Developer - Intern in Suffolk, VA at SimIS
Company: SimIS
Job description: ONSITEWho We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS, Inc., is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success.
Our performance standard is “excellence”, with outcomes-based quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of: honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team) and importance of others (work and win as a team).SimIS, Inc. is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Developer Intern. to:
- Develop and train artificial intelligence tools to help automate processes for cybersecurity tool development. Duties include designing and programming artificial intelligence systems, testing the machine learning tools developed and resolving issues with the algorithms and data to ensure the system works correctly.
- Evaluate machine learning processes to enhance automation.
- Collect and analyze large amounts of data to identify trends, ambiguities, and inconsistencies.
- Program knowledge and some experience with AI software (python, java, etc.) utilizing large amounts of data. Managing the data, project infrastructure, and supporting the development of the most effective and efficient AI software architecture.
- Knowledge and some skill developing and deploying AI algorithms with an understanding of how artificial intelligence works.
- Collaborating with other team members to establish goals for AI processes. Develop products as part of a balanced Agile development team to include Product Manager, Product Owner, engineers, developers, cyber specialist, and scientists and drive technical feasibility for the product backlog.
- Experience and knowledge with various AI tools such as Tabnine, GitHub Copilot, CHATGBT, Google Bard, Perplexity AI, Claude, Cursor AI, Softr, Microsoft Power Apps, Codeium, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Quickbase, Airtable Cobuilder, Databutton, and Tensorflow are desired.
- Understanding basic algorithms and data structures is crucial for efficient coding and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of operating systems, databases, and software engineering principles.
- Awareness of ethical considerations and biases in AI development.
- Proficient in one or more of the Programming Languages:
- Python: Widely used for AI and machine learning due to its libraries and frameworks.
- R: Popular for statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Java and C++: Useful for performance-critical applications.
- Staying up to date on the latest AI developments with an understanding of data science.
- Aptitude for math and statistics, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in coding languages and software programming.
- Robust teamwork, communication and collaboration skills with ambitious self-motivation attitude and honed attention to detail and concentration competence.
- Able to support the management of third-party cloud computing platforms, including architectural design, access controls, cost-effective usage monitoring; cloud security (e.g., hardening, authentication, authorization).
- Able to use distributed learning specifications (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, Dublin Core) and familiarity with virtualization software and virtualized server implementations.
- Able to collaboratively develop and maintain software (e.g., via GitHub), develop software technical documentation and user guides, find, and fix software bugs, and have familiarity with standard web security (e.g., SSL certificates, OAuth).
- Able to pick up and learn new languages and frameworks.
- Adopts industry best practices, with a security first mindset and understands DevSecOps principles.
- Fluent in English and skills in written and oral communication.
- Candidate must be working on a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or data science., and a junior or senior in college with experience as an AI Developer/Engineer is highly desired.
- This position is in-person and requires your presence at our Suffolk office. The role does not extend into hybrid or remote work arrangements.