Software Engineer Intern – AI Applications

Cambium Learning Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Mentorship and hands-on learning

Job summary

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (AI Applications) to join a collaborative team building AI-powered educational assessment systems used by millions of students. You will contribute to real AI products while learning from experienced engineers at the forefront of EdTech.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a postgraduate degree in CS/DS/SE/AI/ML and have hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in CS/DS/SE/AI/ML or related field.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# in academic or project settings.
• Familiarity with web development, APIs, or backend systems.
• Interest in Generative AI, LLMs, or intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing AI-powered features using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Support AI agent workflows, including prompt design and tool integration.
• Help integrate generative AI capabilities into educational platforms.
• Contribute to evaluation and testing of AI systems for quality, safety, and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and researchers on real-world learning use cases.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Web development

APIs

Education

Postgraduate degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Software Engineering/AI/ML

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond. Job Location: Remote, US. You must reside and work in the US for this internship position.

Internship Overview:

Are you excited to explore how AI can transform learning? As a Software Engineer Intern (AI Applications), you’ll join a collaborative team of engineers and researchers building AI‑powered educational assessment systems used by millions of students. This internship offers hands‑on experience contributing to real AI products while learning from experienced engineers at the forefront of EdTech.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development of AI‑powered features using Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Supporting AI agent workflows, including prompt design, tool integration, and basic orchestration logic
• Helping integrate generative AI capabilities into educational platforms
• Contributing to evaluation and testing of AI systems for quality, safety, and performance
• Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and researchers on real‑world learning use cases
• Exploring responsible AI practices in a mission‑driven education environment

What You’ll Learn:

Practical experience working with modern AI and generative technologies How production‑grade AI systems are designed, tested, and deployed Best practices for building safe, scalable, and user‑focused AI features How cross‑functional teams turn learning science, advances in technology and user needs into high impact software systems and products

Internship Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Experience (academic or project‑based) with at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#
• Familiarity with web development, APIs, or backend systems
• Interest in Generative AI, LLMs, or intelligent systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Coursework or projects involving advanced AI, machine learning, or NLP
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Interest in education technology or applied learning sciences

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything we do and across all our brands, we focus on the elements that are most essential to the success of education

Our family of companies includes:

• Cambium Assessment
• Lexia® Learning
• Learning A-Z®
• Voyager Sopris Learning®
• ExploreLearning®
• Time4Learning®
• Kurzweil Education®

To learn more about the Cambium organization and our other career opportunities, visit www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/careers

As a group, we value:

• Simplicity - Across all our teams and all areas of our business, we create simplicity, making things easier and more clear for all those we work with.
• Certainty - We continually strive to eliminate doubt, delivering solutions, services and communications that our customers know they can count on.
• Now - We understand the need to make a difference not only for the future, but for today, and our people are committed to making the most of each moment we spend serving our customers.