Intern, Developer Gen AI

GenAI Developer Intern 

Job Profile

We are seeking a curious and innovative GenAI Developer intern to join our team. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge generative AI solutions, including large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI-powered applications. You’ll collaborate with engineers and data scientists to design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building and integrating applications using generative AI models (e.g., LLMs) 
• Design, test, and refine prompts to improve AI outputs and reliability 
• Develop agents,  backend services or APIs that connect AI models to applications 
• Work with structured and unstructured data for training, fine-tuning, or retrieval (RAG systems) 
• Evaluate model performance and help implement improvements (accuracy, latency, cost) 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, UX) 
• Document experiments, workflows, and technical implementations 
• Stay current with advancements in generative AI and machine learning 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or graduated in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related program 
• Good programming skills in Python (preferred) ,  JavaScript or other programming languages.
• Good understanding of APIs and software development fundamentals 
• Familiarity with machine learning or NLP concepts 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills 
• Good communication and collaboration abilities 
• Interest in generative AI technologies and their applications 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) 
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques and evaluation methods 
• Familiarity with vector databases and embeddings (MongoDB is preferred)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture 
• Understanding of ethical AI, bias, and responsible AI practices 

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience building GenAI-powered applications 
• Exposure to modern AI tools, frameworks, and workflows 
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and AI specialists 
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, real-world AI solutions 
• Potential pathway to a full-time role 

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

• Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.
• Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada’s Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.  
• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.