AI Software Engineer Intern- Bastazo

AI Developer Internship

Apprenticely is helping Bastazo hire an AI Developer for their Bentonville, Arkansas office. Intern must be based in Arkansas.

About the Role:

We are seeking highly motivated individuals interested in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Interns will participate in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both customer-facing features and cutting-edge AI research. This internship provides hands-on experience building production-quality software while working with modern AI coding tools, cloud infrastructure, machine learning systems, and cybersecurity applications.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications. Develop backend APIs and services using modern software engineering practices. Build responsive frontend interfaces using contemporary JavaScript frameworks. Utilize agentic AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Git Hub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate software development while maintaining high code quality. Design and implement AI-powered workflows, automation, and intelligent agents. Contribute to cloud-native application deployment and infrastructure.

Assist with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops automation. Support AI infrastructure, including model deployment, vector databases, retrieval systems, and GPU-enabled workloads. Participate in software testing, quality assurance, and code reviews. Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers to integrate AI into real-world security applications. Document software designs, APIs, and engineering processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Full-stack web development (Django, FastAPI, React, Vue, Angular, or similar)
• REST APIs and microservice architectures
• SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Linux system administration
• AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering
• AI agent frameworks (Lang Graph, Lang Chain, CrewAI, Auto Gen, or similar)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and embeddings
• Machine learning using PyTorch, Tensor Flow, or scikit-learn
• Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) concepts or implementation
• MLOps tools and model deployment
• Automated software testing and test-driven development
• Cybersecurity concepts and secure software development practices

Requirements:

• Current Arkansas state resident
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Ability to work 32-40 hours a week during the three-month internship
• Ability to work full-time in the United States without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
• Technical aptitude exhibited through projects, experience, or online learning and the ability to communicate what you know
• Experience programming in Python.
• Familiarity with object-oriented software development.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and version control using Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently within a collaborative engineering team.

$15 - $15 an hour

How does the interview process work? We want to get to know you! Apprenticely will conduct an initial phone interview and knowledge assessment. If your skills and interest match with the employer's needs, we'll share your resume or ask you to apply directly with them. After that, the employers will continue with their recruiting and interview process. If you are a match, an offer will be made for you to get started in your new apprenticeship role!

We'll be here to make sure your apprenticeship year goes smoothly and that you are set up for career growth and success!