Intern, Software Engineer-AI Agents

Bot Auto

Posted about 18 hours ago

Internship

Houston, Texas

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Smart Summary

You will design and build AI agents to automate engineering, operational, and business workflows while integrating LLMs with internal systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to benchmark emerging AI frameworks and deploy scalable backend services.

We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join the AI Agents team. The ideal candidate should be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and have strong programming skills in Python or similar languages. Familiarity with machine learning or large language models is a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

Go

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Large Language Models

Prompt Engineering

Machine Learning

Software Engineering

Backend Development

API Development

Distributed Systems

RAG

Vector Databases

Cloud Platforms

Containerization

Job Description

Company Introduction

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern to join our AI Agents team. This team explores, prototypes, and productionizes cutting-edge AI agent technologies to accelerate productivity, automate workflows, and enhance knowledge sharing across the organization. You will work on building and improving AI-powered agents that support a wide range of functions, including software development, fleet operations, and business processes. This is a unique opportunity to experiment with the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and autonomous workflows, while delivering practical impact in a real-world environment.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and iterate on AI agents that automate engineering, operational, and business workflows
  • Develop integrations between LLMs and internal systems, tools, and data sources
  • Implement agent workflows involving planning, tool usage, memory, and multi-step reasoning
  • Experiment with prompt engineering, evaluation techniques, and model optimization strategies
  • Build backend services and APIs to support scalable deployment of AI agents
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact automation opportunities
  • Evaluate and benchmark emerging AI agent frameworks, models, and tools
  • Contribute to internal platforms that enable rapid development and deployment of AI-powered solutions

Qualifications

Required:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) or other languages such as Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Familiarity with machine learning or large language models (through coursework, projects, or internships)
  • Strong curiosity about AI systems and eagerness to explore new technologies

Preferred:

  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, open-source models) or agent frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, etc.)
  • Experience building backend systems, APIs, or distributed systems
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), or vector databases
  • Exposure to evaluation methods for AI systems (benchmarks, metrics, human-in-the-loop feedback)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Interest in applying AI to real-world problems such as automation, productivity, and decision-making

Bot Auto

We are an L4 autonomous trucking company, based in Houston, Texas. We operate our autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS) to our freight customers. Our team combines visionary leadership, top-tier science and engineering talents, financial and governance experts, and industry veterans to build an AI-driven autonomous trucking company. We focus on fleet operations, transforming autonomous trucking into a commercially profitable product. This blend of experience, industry maturity, and innovative technology positions us to commercialize autonomous trucking at scale.

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