Software Development Intern, AI Engineer (Applied​/Software)

Intern – AI & Automation - Professional Services

Altera Digital Health

Location:

Remote / Hybrid - EST time zone N.America

Level: 6-month internship with possibility of contract extension depending on business needs, performance, and ongoing team requirements. High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities.

As an Intern in AI & Automation, you will play a critical role in transforming healthcare IT implementations. You will work directly under the lead for PS Transformation & Automation to bridge gaps between R&D, Professional Services, and delivery of solutions to clients. Your primary focus is identifying operational bottlenecks and assisting in the creation, deployment, and management of innovative AI & Automation solutions that enhance project delivery and measurement.

This hands‑on, project-based internship is designed for a systems‑thinker passionate about applied AI. You will build – develop agentic workflows, optimize prompt libraries, and maintain digital infrastructure that enables consultants to focus on high‑value client strategy. This role is fully remote, for a distributed team of experts in healthcare IT and automation.

• Tool Development & Setup:
  Assist in initial configuration and deployment of AI‑driven tools to streamline healthcare IT operations.
• Workflow Engineering:
  Partner with the PS Transformation lead to identify and document operational bottlenecks within the customer lifecycle ripe for AI intervention.
• Tool Deployment:
  Assist in initial configuration, testing, and deployment of AI‑driven tools.
• Knowledge Sharing:
  Act as resource for Professional Services staff, creating “cheat sheets” and documentation to adopt automation best practices.
• Operational Intelligence:
  Help identify and document operational bottlenecks solvable through multi‑model AI solutions.
• Impact Measurement:
  Help develop and maintain dashboards or reports to track time saved and efficiency gained through implemented automation projects.

• Educational background:
  Current student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related STEM field.
• AI Literacy:
  Foundational understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures.
• Technical Aptitude:
  Comfort with APIs, JSON, and basic system integration fundamentals.
• Collaborative mindset:
  Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a remote, cross‑functional team.
• Creative perspective:
  Proactive problem‑solver with an “outside‑the‑box” mindset to find non‑obvious solutions.

• Scripting skills:
  Practical experience writing Python scripts or building workflows on platforms like , Zapier, or n8n.
• Domain interest:
  Interest in the Healthcare IT industry and desire to understand how technology improves patient and provider outcomes.
• Translational communication:
  Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders clearly.
• Experience in the Healthcare industry:
  Experience working or volunteering in a healthcare environment, familiarity with clinical workflows and/or operations.

• High‑Impact Projects:
  Work on live initiatives that directly affect company operations and client experience.
• Mentorship:
  Regular 1:1 sessions with the Lead for PS Transformation & Automation and exposure to senior engineers and consultants.
• Professional Development:
  Hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge AI tools and low‑code platforms.
• Remote‑First Culture:
  Flexible working environment that values outcomes over desk time.
• Career Pathways:
  High‑performing interns receive priority consideration for full‑time Junior Associate roles or repeat internships.

We believe innovation is fueled by diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds – regardless of race, gender, orientation, disability – feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. Our AI & Automation team thrives on diverse problem‑solving approaches and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in tech to apply.

$20 - $25 per hour USD.