About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM Corporation seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our new AI team. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to developing and enhancing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system. As an integral member of our AI features development team, you'll gain hands-on experience with AI technologies, collaborate on innovative solutions, and help shape the future of our AI-powered applications. This internship provides a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a tangible impact while learning from professionals and advancing your expertise in artificial intelligence and application development.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the development team to design, implement, and test RAG-based AI features to support our middleware product.
Retrieval: External knowledge of sources (e.g., a database, document store, or search engine) queries to retrieve the most relevant information related to a user's question.
Generation: Implement a language model (like GPT) using the retrieved information to generate a coherent and contextually informed response.
Special Purpose Education Use: Providing detailed source-backed curriculum answers to students' questions.
Conduct research on retrieval and generative models and propose innovative solutions.
Assist in building and fine-tuning natural language processing (NLP) pipelines, including retrieval systems and transformers.
Analyze and preprocess data to support model training and testing.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for integration into larger systems.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to team discussions on feature development.
Document processes, features, and findings to ensure knowledge sharing and project continuity.
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/Cyber Security, Data Science, or a related field.
Understand programming languages, such as Python, Java, or similar, with an emphasis on data structures and algorithms.
Be familiar with machine learning concepts, NLP, or AI frameworks.
Knowledge of information retrieval, semantic search, or large language models (LLMs) is a plus.
Academic or personal projects demonstrating your passion for AI, software development, or cybersecurity.
Desired Skills & Knowledge
Have a basic understanding of information technology, cybersecurity, or software development terminology.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Have the ability to manage projects and adapt to shifting priorities effectively.
Willingness to embrace feedback, quickly refine designs, and iterate on designs rapidly.
Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving.
Willing to learn to be proficient in version control systems, particularly Git and platforms like GitHub.
What We Offer We offer hands-on experience with AI technologies and RAG systems, mentorship and professional growth opportunities, a dynamic and collaborative work environment, and potential networking opportunities with industry professionals and possible future career paths. Why Join ARSIEM? At ARSIEM, you can contribute to meaningful projects while sharpening your software and AI development skills. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and professional development. ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
