IT Application Developer (AI-Driven IT Ops) Intern

Lightspeed Studios; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 79,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

Up to 13 paid holidays

Eligible for company-sponsored medical plan

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios is seeking a talented individual to join their Overseas IT team in Palo Alto, California. You will help build next-generation AI-driven platforms and contribute to exciting projects involving AI, automation, and enterprise integration technologies.

This position is designed for master's students or recent graduates with a background in Computer Science or related fields. The expected pay ranges from $27.00 to $57.70 per hour, reflecting your experience and skills.

Additionally, enjoy benefits including paid sick leave and eligibility for the company-sponsored medical plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proficient in at least one backend programming language.
• Familiar with modern frontend frameworks and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of databases and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support internal AI application development with RAG.
• Assist in building the enterprise knowledge retrieval layer.
• Contribute to GraphRAG design.
• Help integrate enterprise APIs.
• Participate in testing and CI/CD automation.

Skills

Backend programming (Python / Go / Node.js / Java)

Frontend frameworks (Next.js / Vue / React)

Database knowledge (MySQL / PostgreSQL / NoSQL)

AI applications understanding

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

About the hiring team: Tencent Overseas IT has the mission to empower Tencent’s rapid global growth with future‑ready, global IT platforms, applications and services. We are chartered to lead the Overseas IT strategy, architecture, roadmap and execution. Satisfying our internal/external customers and becoming a world‑class global IT team are our top aspirations.

What the Role Entails

Join Tencent’s Overseas IT team to help build the next‑generation AI‑driven intelligent operations platform. You’ll work with cutting‑edge AI, automation, and enterprise integration technologies in a global, fast‑paced environment.

• Support internal AI application development with RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) and multi‑agent workflows
• Assist in building the enterprise knowledge retrieval layer (document cleaning, embedding pipelines, hybrid search)
• Contribute to GraphRAG design combining CMDB, dependency topology, and knowledge graph modeling
• Help integrate enterprise APIs (ServiceNow, Workday, Microsoft Graph, etc.)
• Participate in testing, CI/CD automation, and performance tuning

Who We Look For

• Master’s student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Proficient in at least one backend language (Python / Go / Node.js / Java)
• Familiar with modern frontend frameworks (Next.js / Vue / React) and TypeScript
• Knowledge of databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL / NoSQL) and Git workflows
• Understanding or project experience with AI apps, RAG, or agent frameworks
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in English

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Autogen
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Academic research, open‑source, or AI project experience

Location

US-California-Palo Alto

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $27.00 to $57.70 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Package includes 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full‑time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company‑sponsored medical plan, subject to terms and conditions of applicable plans in effect.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Tencent firmly believes that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.