Software Engineering Intern – AI Platform

Franklin Templeton; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton is hiring an early-career software engineer in Poznań to develop, test, and maintain backend components with a focus on API and AI-enabled applications. You will work within a collaborative, agile team, contributing to code, tests, and documentation while learning modern AI technologies.

The role emphasizes curiosity about AI, strong problem-solving, and teamwork, with opportunities to engage in cloud-based development and experimentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• University projects, hackathons, internships, or open-source contributions are advantageous.
• No prior professional software engineering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software components with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Write clean, readable code and basic automated tests.
• Support API, backend, and AI-enabled application development.
• Investigate software defects, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements.
• Create clear technical, implementation, and testing documentation.
• Explore generative AI, LLM applications, and AI-assisted development.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile team meetings.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other team members.

Skills

Python

SQL

REST APIs

Cloud awareness

AI curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

FastAPI

Flask

AWS

Azure

GCP

LLMs/AI agents

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About The Department

Franklin Templeton's AI Platform and AI Investment Group builds shared data, engineering, and artificial intelligence capabilities that support investment, distribution, and corporate functions. Small, multidisciplinary agile teams bring together software engineers, data and AI specialists, and technical leads who partner with investment, product, architecture, and AI governance teams. Joining the group offers hands-on exposure to modern AI technologies, practical engineering challenges, continuous learning, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Core Responsibilities

How you will add value

• You will develop, test, and maintain software components with guidance from experienced engineers.
• You will write clean, readable code and basic automated tests.
• You will support API, backend, and AI-enabled application development.
• You will investigate software defects, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements.
• You will create clear technical, implementation, and testing documentation.

Strategic Responsibilities

• You will explore generative AI, LLM applications, and AI-assisted development.

Team & Collaboration

• You will participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile team meetings.
• You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other team members.

Experience, Education & Certifications

What will help you be successful in this role

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• No prior professional software engineering experience is required.
• University projects, hackathons, internships, open-source contributions, or personal projects are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Basic Python or comparable programming skills.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, databases, and version control.
• Interest in backend development, APIs, cloud technologies, and artificial intelligence.
• Exposure to FastAPI, Flask, REST APIs, or Docker is beneficial.
• Exposure to AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is beneficial.
• Exposure to LLMs, AI agents, RAG, or MCP is beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Good communication, teamwork, and openness to feedback.
• Curiosity about AI technologies and AI-assisted software development.
• Ability to review, test, and validate AI-generated outputs rather than accepting them uncritically.
• Interest in responsible experimentation with emerging AI tools and approaches.

Technical Environment

• Core stack: Python, SQL, and modern backend frameworks, with exposure to data-processing and testing libraries.
• AI technologies: Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and related application frameworks.
• Operating environment: Cloud-based services, APIs, databases, and containerized applications.
• Workflow: Git-based development, agile methodologies, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Quality & reliability: Basic debugging, logging, testing, documentation, and secure coding practices.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Franklin Templeton is committed to maintaining an ethical, transparent, and accountable work environment, which contributes to the integrity and success of the organization. We encourage the reporting of any known or suspected violations of national as well as EU laws through appropriate reporting channels available internally and externally. We ensure that whistleblowers who report such breaches are protected from retaliation and provided with safe and confidential reporting mechanisms.

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