AI Applications Developer Co-Op (January - May 2027) - Group 11-80

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking an AI Applications Developer Co-Op for Jan–May 2027. You will support design and development of web interfaces and APIs for AI and cloud applications, collaborating with the AI team.

The role requires knowledge of web technologies and programming, with opportunities to contribute to design standards, testing, and documentation. This paid co-op offers hands-on experience in AI software development and cloud integration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IS or related field.
• Understanding of core web development concepts (HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript).
• Experience with Java or Python.
• Familiarity with databases (Oracle, MySQL).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web frameworks.
• Some exposure to UNIX/Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing web interfaces and APIs for AI and cloud applications.
• Help establish and follow design standards and best practices.
• Assist in implementing AI applications and validating changes.
• Create documentation across the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain accuracy, thoroughness, and correctness in work.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Java/Python

APIs/Web frameworks

Databases

Web technologies

VS Code

UNIX/Linux

Cloud AWS/Azure

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IS

Tools

Oracle/MySQL

Unix Shell

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

AI Applications Developer Co-Op (January - May 2027) - Group 11-80

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Position Description

The AI Application Developer co-op will assist the AI team in the design and development of the web interfaces and APIs to the AI and cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist other developers on the team in the design and development of the web interfaces and APIs to the AI and cloud applications applications.
• Assist in the establishment of and follow design standards, design patterns and best practices.
• Help team with the changes or updates related to AI applications and test those changes.
• Helps others in the group in the resolution of issues, including the determination and provision of workaround solutions.
• Create documentation for all levels of software development life cycle.
• Meets expected standards such as accuracy, thoroughness and correctness in all assigned work.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of web software development technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript,jQuery
• Java and or Python language development experience
• Experience with databases(Oracle, MySQL etc.)Understanding of the Web and API frameworks
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies
• Working knowledge of software code development tools (Microsoft Visual Studio Code or similar)
• Some experience with UNIX/Linux, shell scripting or Perl
• Some experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure

Education

Working on getting Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.

Compensation

Technical Co-Op: $25-$32 per hour (based on year in school)

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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