IDB. Emerging Technologies Lab Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The IDB Group seeks an active undergraduate student for the Winter Internship Program in Washington, DC, to learn about development work and laboratory management. This paid internship runs January 16th to March 15th, 2027, based at HQ, with on-the-job learning and exposure to multiple technologies.

Eligible candidates are undergraduates in CS/DS/SE with English fluency and some knowledge of another Bank language.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Citizen of an IDB member country.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Strong collaboration, communication and client-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in programming and basic software development tooling (GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience with debugging, data structures and algorithms, and basic math/statistics.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and connect different laboratory tools and systems.
• Develop clear documentation and tutorials for laboratory projects.
• Build demonstrations showing how multiple technologies work together.
• Develop benchmarking frameworks to evaluate and compare approaches.
• Create educational materials to communicate the laboratory’s projects and results.

Skills

Programming

Git

Problem solving

Debugging

DS & Algorithms

Math & Stats

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

IDB. Undergraduate Emerging Technologies Lab Intern Job Description IDB. Undergraduate Emerging Technologies Lab Intern City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Integrate and connect different laboratory tools and systems.
• Develop clear documentation and tutorials for laboratory projects.
• Build demonstrations that showcase how multiple technologies work together.
• Develop benchmarking frameworks to evaluate and compare different technical approaches.
• Create educational materials to communicate the laboratory’s projects, tools, and results.

What you'll need

• Education: An active undergraduate student in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or related from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things
• Soft Skills:Results-driven, team-oriented, inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and client-oriented, with strong self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and excellenttime managementand communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Technical skills:

• • Programming: Ability to write clean, functional code in at least one programming language
  • Version Control: Familiarity with Git and GitHub/GitLab, including commits, branching, and pull requests
  • Problem Solving: Ability to break down complex technical problems into manageable steps
  • Debugging: Ability to use debugging tools, logging, and systematic reasoning to identify and resolve errors
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Familiarity with arrays, linked lists, sorting, searching, and basic complexity analysis
  • Basic Mathematics and Statistics: Familiarity with linear algebra, probability, and calculus, depending on the laboratory’s focus

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.