GenAI & AI/ML Engineering Summer Intern

SanDisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk in Milpitas, CA seeks a GenAI & AI/ML Engineering Summer Intern to help revolutionize semiconductor workflows with cutting-edge AI technologies. You will develop LLM inference pipelines, design RAG systems, build AI tools, and collaborate with senior engineers on data pipelines and model evaluation, mentored by experts in GenAI and semiconductor design.

Applicants must be enrolled in CS/EE/CE/Data Science programs and proficient in Python and ML frameworks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in a technical field.
• Strong Python programming and experience with ML frameworks (Spark, Ray, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, OpenAI API).
• Fundamental ML concepts and algorithms.
• Basic NLP and Generative AI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy LLM inference pipelines for EDA workflows.
• Design retrieval-augmented generation and semantic search for docs.
• Implement conversational AI agents for technical support.
• Fine-tune AI models and build multimodal AI systems.
• Create data pipelines and dashboards with NLG enhancements.
• Monitor model performance and conduct A/B testing.
• Collaborate with engineers on ML for design optimization.

Skills

Python

Spark

Pandas

PyTorch

OpenAI API

Algorithms

NLP basics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. student in CS/EE/CE/Data Science

Tools

Ray

scikit-learn

OpenAI API

Job description

General Information

Job Name

GenAI & AI/ML Engineering Summer Intern

Country/Region

United States of America

City

Milpitas

Work Location

Milpitas Office

Work Mode

Employees work on-site

Salary Range

38.94

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Business Function

Data Science

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated GenAI & AI/ML Engineering Summer Intern to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to revolutionize Sandisk’s semiconductor development workflows through cutting‑edge AI technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deploy large language models (LLMs) inference pipelines for electronic design automation
• Design Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and semantic search capabilities for engineering documentation management
• Implement conversational AI agents for technical support
• Develop prompt engineering strategies and fine‑tuning approaches for domain‑specific AI assistants
• Build multimodal AI systems combining text, code, and design diagrams
• Implement model versioning, A/B testing, and performance monitoring for GenAI systems
• Optimize GenAI model performance for production environments
• Build evaluation frameworks for generative AI model quality and safety AI/ML & Data Intelligence:
• Develop machine learning models for design optimization and prediction
• Build automated data pipelines and workflows for AI model training and inference
• Create predictive analytics solutions using both traditional ML and generative approaches
• Implement AI‑driven anomaly detection and pattern recognition systems
• Build dashboards and visualizations enhanced with natural language generation Learning Opportunities:

Learning Opportunities

• Hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art commercial and open‑source generative AI models
• Deep dive into RAG architectures, vector databases, and semantic search technologies
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale GenAI infrastructure and LLMOps practices
• Experience with cutting‑edge semiconductor design flows and tools enhanced by AI
• Mentorship from senior engineers specializing in both GenAI and semiconductor design domains
• Opportunity to contribute to GenAI development and present at AI/semiconductor conferences

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI and data analytics frameworks (Spark, Ray, pandas, scikit‑learn, PyTorch, OpenAI API, or similar)
• Fundamental understanding of machine learning and generative AI concepts and algorithms
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Basic knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and Generative AI