About the role#
HUB International is seeking an AI Engineering Intern to join our AI and Automation team in Chicago. This is a full-time, paid summer internship designed to bridge the gap between academic study and real-world engineering. You will work alongside senior engineers to design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications that support our enterprise operations.
What you'll do#
- Develop and test Python applications and scripts that integrate generative AI models and APIs.
- Build prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions using platforms like Claude and OpenAI.
- Implement prompt engineering techniques to optimize AI model interactions.
- Contribute to AI pipeline development and data processing workflows.
- Write clean, documented, and maintainable code while participating in code reviews.
- Develop and execute unit and integration tests for AI features.
- Debug and troubleshoot applications with guidance from mentors.
- Collaborate with product analysts and business stakeholders to understand technical requirements.
- Document design decisions and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
- Support the integration of AI models into existing systems and assist with deployments to staging environments.
- Monitor AI application performance and collect metrics for optimization.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python programming and the ability to write functional code.
- A solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI platforms and familiarity with APIs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Preferred experience includes Git, REST APIs, SQL, machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, containerization tools like Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The internship is a full-time, 10-week program scheduled for Summer 2027.
About HUB International
HUB International provides insurance, risk management, and employee benefits services to businesses and individuals. The firm operates as a global insurance broker with a focus on property, casualty, life, and health products. Based in Chicago, the company maintains a network of offices across North America. It employs over 16,000 people to support its client base.
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