AI Software Engineering- Internship/Contract

Laitram LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Laitram LLC in New Orleans seeks an AI Software Engineering Associate for a four-month contract to design, build, and deliver a working AI-powered software prototype from concept through implementation. You will develop the back end, APIs, and front end, integrate AI/LLM capabilities, and translate a real business process into clear technical requirements while delivering end‑to‑end results.

This hands‑on internship emphasizes practical delivery, iteration, and collaboration with senior

Job description

AI Software Engineering- Internship/Contract

Thousands of people and businesses depend on a process that takes months. It should take days.

You build the proof: a system that moves a request from submitted to decided in five business days.

Laitram is seeking an AI Software Engineering Associate for a four-month, hands‑on contract position. In this role, you will design, build, and deliver a working AI-powered software prototype from concept through implementation.

This is a hands‑on software engineering project to spearhead a project from start to finish — not one small part of one. You will design, build, and ship a working AI-powered software prototype end‑to‑end. The specifics of the project will be scoped and assigned at the start of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver a functional AI-powered software prototype.
• Build and integrate the application’s back end, APIs, and user interface.
• Integrate AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities into a practical application.
• Translate a real‑world business process or challenge into clear technical and product requirements.
• Prioritize features and make practical design decisions to deliver an end‑to‑end solution within the internship period.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather feedback and refine the solution.
• Document the application, key technical decisions, and recommendations for potential future development.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results clearly to project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated full-stack web development experience, including independently building a back end, an API, and a functional front end.
• Hands‑on experience integrating AI or LLM APIs into an application, including prompt design, structured outputs, and working with document or image inputs.
• Ability to move quickly from concept to a functional solution and improve it through iteration and feedback.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and breaking a complex, real‑world problem into achievable milestones.
• A bias for execution— prefers a rough thing working end‑to‑end over a perfect thing that only works in theory
• Comfort with ambiguity and good product instincts — can take a messy real‑world process and decide what to build first.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while actively seeking input and collaborating with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in applying software and AI to improve processes and create efficiencies across business functions or industries.
• Experience with computer vision, document processing, or document‑understanding technologies.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration, state‑machine patterns, or data visualization.
• Experience training, evaluating, or fine‑tuning a model using a real‑world dataset.

What We Offer

• A portfolio centerpiece. A working software product the intern can showcase.
• Ownership of a meaningful project from initial concept through delivery.
• Practical experience building a software solution that addresses a real business need.
• Close collaboration with experienced technical and business leaders.
• The opportunity to strengthen your portfolio with a working end‑to‑end software product, subject to Intralox confidentiality and intellectual property requirements.
• A challenging, collaborative environment that values initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Possibility for long term position. If this project is successful, the opportunity for permanent work will be strongly considered.