Internship, AI Agent Development at VSP Vision Care

Feedinkoo: Remote Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote‑friendly internship

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking an AI Development Intern to build and refine AI agents using LLMs and multimodal models. You’ll design prompts, work with data, and evaluate agent performance.

This 10‑week internship emphasizes experimentation, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration with business teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Data Science, AI, or Computer Science, with Python and ML library familiarity, and an interest in ethical AI and responsible

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's program.
• Degree target in Data Science, AI or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries preferred.
• Experience with data handling and experimentation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI agents using LLMs and multimodal models.
• Design prompts and workflows for autonomous agents.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to train and evaluate agents.
• Test agent capabilities, including edge cases and failure modes.
• Document experiments and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with business teams to clarify needs and improvements.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face

Snowflake Cortex

RAG systems

Agent-based modeling

Reinforcement learning

Planning algorithms

Unity

OpenAI Gym

Azure

AWS

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Data Science

Master’s in Data Science

Tools

Snowflake Cortex

OpenAI Gym

Unity

Job description

Are you an aspiring AI professional looking to gain practical experience in building AI agents so you can expand your skillset? We are seeking a motivated and curious AI Development Intern to join our team in developing next‑generation AI agents.

At VSP Vision, we’re on a mission to help people see every possibility—and we do that through our strategic business pillars that work together to connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors in a variety of settings across the globe.

Responsibilities

• AI Agent Development: Assist in building and refining AI agents using LLMs and multimodal models for tasks such as data exploration, scenario planning, and workflow automation.
• Prompt Engineering & Orchestration: Design prompts and workflows that enable agents to reason, plan, and act autonomously.
• Data Integration: Work with structured and unstructured datasets to train and evaluate agent performance.
• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct rigorous testing of agent capabilities, including edge cases and failure modes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of experiments, model iterations, and performance metrics.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner with business teams to clarify what’s needed and propose what’s possible to elevate their operating practices.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face.
• Experience with frameworks like Snowflake Cortex, RAG systems, or agent‑based modeling.
• Understanding of reinforcement learning, planning algorithms, or simulation environments such as OpenAI Gym or Unity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, or Azure.
• Interest in ethical AI, privacy, and responsible deployment practices.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Eager to learn.
• Inquisitive problem‑solver.
• Creative thinker.
• Self‑motivated.

Job‑Related Requirements

• Facilities to work remotely, including private or semi‑private workspace.
• Access to high‑speed internet.
• Technology (hardware and software) will be provided.
• Education Level: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (3rd or 4th year) or Master’s program.
• Degree Target: Data Science, AI, Computer Science or related field.

Program Dates: June1st to Aug7th (you must be able to work the full 10weeks).

Compensation: $26.50 – $32.50 per hour.

EEO Statement

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.