AI Engineering Intern

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Learning in Leawood, KS is seeking an AI Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. You will work with a team of AI engineers, data scientists, and ML professionals to develop scalable AI solutions that power education tech products.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS or Software Engineering, has strong Python skills, and understands NLP and transformer-based models. Prior LM/LangChain experience and Azure cloud familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in Python with knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Basic understanding of NLP concepts and experience with transformer-based models is a plus.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), LangChain, and prompt engineering is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Azure AI services and Azure ML.
• Strong problem solving, strong conceptual thinking, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand business challenges and translate them into technical AI solutions.
• Design and develop scalable AI solutions that integrate with our existing products and services.
• Build interactive demos and proof-of-concept applications to showcase AI solutions and their potential business impact.
• Contribute to the evaluation and integration of new AI technologies and tools into our tech stack.
• Leverage Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Search, and other Azure services for developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Thoroughly document and manage project requirements, data, and technical details to ensure continuity and reference for future projects

Skills

Python

NLP concepts

Transformer models

LangChain

Prompt engineering

Azure AI services

Azure ML

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in CS/Software Engineering or related

Job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Division within Ascend Learning’s Advance Technologies Organization is seeking a motivated, energetic AI Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 with a background in artificial intelligence and software engineering. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing and implementing AI solutions that can scale and drive real-world impact. This internship will provide hands‑on experience in AI engineering and an opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies.

As an AI Engineer Intern, you will collaborate closely with our team of expert AI Engineers, data scientists, AI architects, and quality engineers. You will contribute to the development and deployment of AI models and systems that power our innovative learning solutions.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will ideally work hybrid from our Leawood, KS office. Remote candidates will be considered.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand business challenges and translate them into technical AI solutions
• Design and develop scalable AI solutions that integrate with our existing products and services.
• Build interactive demos and proof‑of‑concept applications to showcase AI solutions and their potential business impact
• Contribute to the evaluation and integration of new AI technologies and tools into our tech stack.
• Leverage Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Search, and other Azure services for developing and deploying AI solutions
• Thoroughly document and manage project requirements, data, and technical details to ensure continuity and reference for future projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field
• Strong programming skills in Python with knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns
• Basic understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and experience with transformer‑based models is a plus
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), LangChain, and prompt engineering is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Azure AI services and Azure ML
• Strong problem solving, strong conceptual thinking, and effective communication skills

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech‑enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data‑driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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