Software Engineering Intern - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Developing software systems infused with artificial intelligence and machine learning helps researchers address complex problems through intelligent automation and data-driven insights. This internship at the Intelligent Autonomy and Embedded systems institute focuses on creating prototypes that integrate ML models into workflows, aiding defense-related projects. Candidates gain practical skills by working on experiments, model training, and system architectures using tools like Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow.University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. As a member of the Association of American Universities, the university secured $738 million in research funding in 2024 and generates an annual economic impact exceeding $6 billion. It ranks among the top 50 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report and leads in medical education through its Morsani College of Medicine.Interns collaborate with engineering staff and peer interns to refine concepts for AI/ML systems, identifying machine learning algorithms and evaluating tools like Scikit-learn and HuggingFace. They preprocess data for ML model training, develop application prototypes in languages such as Java and C/C++, and conduct performance tests on algorithms. Work involves using version control systems like Git to maintain documentation of requirements and experimental results. Presentation of findings occurs regularly to project leads, requiring initiative and minimal supervision.The internship runs in Spring 2026 at Tampa campuses. Schedule aligns with student status, offering restricted hours without specified pay details. Benefits include access to medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement options, employee tuition programs, generous leave, and numerous perks. Professional development happens through hands-on AI/ML exposure in agile processes, though U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for handling sensitive information.