Software Development Intern

Ricoh Americas Corporation; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, life insurance

401K, HSA, and FSA

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Ricoh Americas Corporation invites applications for a Software Development Intern for summer 2027 in Colorado. You will join a team focused on AI-enabled software, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to production-ready features.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/CE/Software Engineering or related fields, have strong Python and web development fundamentals, and a passion for AI. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to work on impactful projects.

Qualificações

• Enrolled in accredited college/university.
• Pursuing CS/CE/Software Eng/Data Science or related technical field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Pass required screenings prior to hire.

Responsabilidades

• AI Integration: Design and implement systems to interface with large language models for coding applications.
• Prompt Engineering: Develop, refine, and optimize prompts for effective model interactions.
• Model Fine-Tuning: Assist in adapting and evaluating foundation models and AI services for software engineering and business applications.
• Prototyping: Rapidly create and test AI-powered capabilities using Python and modern AI frameworks.
• Evaluation: Establish rigorous, repeatable frameworks to validate and ensure the robustness of AI features.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with core engineering to translate prototypes into polished production features.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, and user-facing applications.
• Participate in testing, observability, and performance analysis of AI-enabled features.

Conhecimentos

Python programming

Web development

SQL databases

LLMs / Deep Learning

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Formação académica

Pursuing CS/CE/Software Eng/Data Science

GPA 3.0+

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Ferramentas

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

LlamaIndex

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Software Development Intern

POSITION PROFILE

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us during the summer of 2027 to help drive high-performance teams and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AI Integration: Design and implement systems to interface with large language models for coding applications.

• Prompt Engineering: Develop, refine, and optimize prompts for effective model interactions.

• Model Fine-Tuning: Assist in adapting and evaluating foundation models and AI services for software engineering and business applications.

• Prototyping: Rapidly create and test AI-powered capabilities using Python and modern AI frameworks.

• Evaluation: Establish rigorous, repeatable frameworks to validate and ensure the robustness of AI features.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with core engineering to translate prototypes into polished production features.

• Strategic Leadership: Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and contribute recommendations to the team.

• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, and user-facing applications.

• Participate in testing, observability, and performance analysis of AI-enabled features.

• Support responsible AI practices, including evaluation, safety, security, and monitoring.

• Contribute to cloud-based application development and deployment processes.

• Team Engagement: Actively participate in pair programming, code reviews, and team brainstorming sessions.

• May perform a variety of tasks at the direction of the management team.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

• Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

• Student studying Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering , Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field. or a related major preferred.

• Student should be pursuing a degree in a related major in the department of interest and possess some former work or internship experience.

• Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Student is to successfully complete all required screenings prior to hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Skills:

• Python programming

• Web development frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Flask/Django)

• SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).

• Experience/Interest in Large Language Models / Deep Learning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail oriented and organized.

• Superior interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

• Possesses proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using AI development frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, or similar technologies.

• Experience working with AI platforms and APIs from major cloud providers or foundation model vendors.

• Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and agentic workflows.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or infrastructure automation.

• Understanding of responsible AI principles, AI evaluation methodologies, and software security best practices.

• Demonstrated experience building software through coursework, research projects, hackathons, open-source contributions, or internships.

• Passion for improving developer productivity and creating innovative AI-powered experiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

• Work assignments are diversified. Interpret, comprehend and apply complex material, data and instruction.

• Prepare, provide and convey diversified information.

• Minimal physical effort required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically with less than 10 lbs. (e.g., papers, books, files and small parts, etc.).

• Moderate dexterity.

• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

Ricoh is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer -- Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

• Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

• Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually

• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.