Job Title: Software Engineer (AI Systems) Intern
Location: Remote
Type: Freelance / Contract-Based
Hours: Part-time / Full-time (During semester / vacation)
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Engineer (AI Systems) Intern to build the software and infrastructure that powers AI-enabled workflows and product features. You will work on systems that connect models, tools, services, and product requirements into reliable applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree, ideally from leading universities such as NUS, NTU, or SMU, while still considering strong candidates from other institutions.
Strong academic performance, ideally distinction or above, alongside evidence of initiative, ownership, and high-quality execution.
Comfortable using AI tools beyond simple chat workflows to accelerate analysis, drafting, research, and execution.
High attention to detail and discipline in checking facts, requirements, and deliverables before sharing work.
Able to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strong software engineering fundamentals with interest in systems design, integrations, backend logic, and production reliability.
Interest in LLM systems, orchestration, APIs, and practical AI infrastructure is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain application logic, integrations, and infrastructure for AI-enabled systems.
Work on APIs, orchestration layers, and tooling that connect models with product workflows.
Collaborate with product and operations stakeholders to turn requirements into reliable system behavior.
Use AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly to improve development speed, debugging, and documentation.
Improve observability, reliability, and maintainability across AI-related technical workflows.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree
- Strong academic performance (distinction or above)
- Comfortable using AI tools beyond simple chat workflows
- High attention to detail and discipline in checking facts and deliverables
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment with ambiguity
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with interest in systems design, integrations, backend logic, and production reliability
- Interest in LLM systems, orchestration, APIs, and practical AI infrastructure
What We Do
Horizon Labs is a venture studio and startup incubator dedicated to building AI-native startups from the ground up. Its mission is to create a modern-day Edison lab where breakthrough ideas are rapidly tested and scaled. By leveraging AI as a paradigm shift, the company focuses on launching transformative startups that solve global challenges and democratize technology.
