GenAI Intern, AI/ML

Seagate Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Penang invites driven students to join the Information Technology team to develop machine learning and Generative AI solutions. You will design AI agents, build RAG apps, and create prompt workflows while preprocessing data and integrating with enterprise systems and factory data sources.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, experimentation, and rapid prototyping to deliver AI-powered improvements across production and business processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, DS, or related field.
• Passionate about AI, ML, GenAI, and intelligent automation.
• Curious and adaptable, eager to learn emerging AI technologies.
• Interested in building AI products, not only training models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
• Able to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiar with GenAI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, AI agents, RAG, vector databases, evaluation, Responsible AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning and Generative AI solutions to automate factory and business processes.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents capable of reasoning and multi-step workflows.
• Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) apps using enterprise data and vector databases.
• Create prompt workflows and evaluation frameworks for LLMs.
• Undertake data collection, preprocessing, and feature engineering on structured and unstructured data.
• Develop AI-native applications that integrate LLMs, APIs, and factory data sources.
• Analyze large data to identify trends, insights, and optimization opportunities.
• Build predictive models, intelligent recommendations, and autonomous monitoring solutions.
• Evaluate GenAI solutions for accuracy, relevance, safety, and business impact.
• Present findings using modern data visualization and AI storytelling techniques.

Skills

Python

SQL

Software development practices

Machine learning algorithms

Deep learning

Generative AI concepts

APIs

JSON

LangChain

OpenAI/Azure OpenAI

Education

Degree in Computer Science / AI / Data Science (pursuing)

Tools

LangChain

OpenAI

Azure OpenAI

APIs

Job description

We are a team of Information Technology professionals at Seagate responsible for creating and implementing data-driven solutions that support business decisions and factory operations. We apply Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI to enable real-time analysis, predictive insights, intelligent automation, and optimized production processes. Working closely with business and engineering teams, we harness Industry 4.0 capabilities including real-time control, IoT, Big Data and Analytics, automation, and AI to advance smart factory initiatives and maximize operational excellence.

About the role - you will:

• Develop machine learning and Generative AI solutions to automate factory and business processes.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing multi-step workflows.
• Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using enterprise data, document repositories, and vector databases.
• Create prompt workflows, prompt templates, and evaluation frameworks for Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Undertake data collection, preprocessing, feature engineering, and analysis of structured and unstructured data.
• Develop AI-native applications that integrate LLMs, APIs, enterprise systems, and factory data sources.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends, insights, and optimization opportunities.
• Build predictive models, intelligent recommendation systems, and autonomous monitoring solutions.
• Evaluate GenAI solutions for accuracy, relevance, hallucination risk, safety, and business impact.
• Present findings and recommendations using modern data visualization and AI storytelling techniques.

About you:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and intelligent automation.
• Curious and adaptable, with a strong desire to learn emerging AI technologies and frameworks.
• Interested in building AI products rather than only training traditional machine learning models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
• Able to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiar with Generative AI concepts including Large Language Models, prompt engineering, AI agents, RAG, vector databases, model evaluation, and Responsible AI.

Your experience includes:

• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and Generative AI concepts.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and software development practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, JSON, and modern application architectures.
• Exposure to Generative AI platforms or frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, function or tool calling, AI agent design patterns, RAG, vector search and embeddings, and LLM evaluation techniques.
• Experience developing AI assistants, chatbots, copilots, or intelligent workflow automation solutions through projects, research, hackathons, or coursework.
• Exposure to data engineering concepts including data pipelines, ETL, and knowledge management.
• Experience developing, fine-tuning, or deploying GenAI solutions using open-source or cloud-based AI platforms.

Location:

Our Penang office is located in Suntech at Cybercity, easily accessible via public transportation. Enjoy amenities such as an on-site gym, ping-pong and badminton facilities, and a café serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Prefer dining out? A public food court across the street offers a variety of delicious options.

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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