AI Intern

Zoomcar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Zoomcar is seeking an AI Intern to support teams in AI workflow development and data analysis. The intern will create and test AI-powered automations and monitor infrastructure performance.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related fields, with knowledge of programming languages like Python or JavaScript. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $40 to $60.

Qualifications

• Basic scripting or programming proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Go.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering and foundational machine learning concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and iterate on AI-powered automations and agents.
• Implement and maintain AI-driven tools to monitor performance and detect anomalies.
• Analyze large operational datasets to prepare data for AI models.

Skills

Basic scripting or programming proficiency

Knowledge of prompt engineering

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, IT, or related field

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Go

Job description

The AI Intern will support teams with a primary focus on organization, AI workflow development: Creating, testing, and iterating on AI-powered automations and agents. Throughout the internship, you will engage in meaningful operational projects, attend lunch‑and‑learn sessions with internal stakeholders, participate in networking activities, and contribute to project showcases that highlight your work.

Key Responsibilities

• AI workflow development: Creating, testing, and iterating on AI-powered automations and agents.
• Monitoring and anomaly detection: Implementing and maintaining AI‑driven tools to monitor infrastructure performance, detect anomalies, and reduce alert fatigue.
• Data analysis and preparation: Analyzing large operational datasets and preparing or annotating data to train or refine AI models.
• Documentation and process improvement: Mapping existing manual workflows, documenting new AI processes, and updating playbooks.
• Performance evaluation: Testing prototypes for accuracy, investigating root causes of issues, and tracking operational KPIs.

Required Technical Skills

• Technical Skills: Basic scripting or programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, Go).
• AI Familiarity: Knowledge of prompt engineering, LLMs, and foundational machine learning concepts.
• Tools and Platforms: Familiarity with or interest in learning observability tools, cloud platforms or automation platforms.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, proactive builder mindset, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, IT, or a related field.
• Prior experience with AI projects (personal, academic, or Kaggle competitions).

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $40 - $60/hr. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.