TITLE:  AI Developer Intern

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA      

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

AI Developer Intern

We are seeking a motivated AI Developer Intern to join our internal AI development team. This role will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of our internally built AI chatbot platform and specialized AI agents powered by ChatGPT models. The intern will work closely with AI engineers, software developers, and project management staff within an agile development environment to build production-grade AI solutions aligned with SDLC best practices.

This is a hands-on development role ideal for a student eager to apply software engineering fundamentals to practical AI and chatbot applications in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

·     Support the design, development, and implementation of internal AI agents and chatbot enhancements.

·     Collaborate with AI engineers and software developers to define agent functionality, APIs, and integrations.

·     Write clean, maintainable code using React, Python, and C#, following established coding and SDLC standards.

·     Participate in code reviews, version control, and documentation using GitHub.

·     Assist in testing, debugging, and deploying AI models and supporting services.

·     Work with the project management team to ensure timely and quality delivery of features in an agile sprint cycle.

·     Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and internal development best practices.

·     Key Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

·     Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

·     Strong foundational knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming.

·     Hands-on experience or coursework with:

o      React (frontend development)

o      Python (AI or backend scripting)

o      C# (application logic and services)

o      GitHub (version control and collaboration)

·     Familiarity with API integration, cloud-based development, or chatbot frameworks is a plus.

·     Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

·     Self-motivated with a strong interest in AI-driven software solutions.

What You’ll Gain

·     Real-world experience developing AI agents and chatbots using state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.

·     Exposure to ChatGPT-based AI models and applied AI in enterprise environments.

·     Mentorship from experienced AI engineers and developers.

·     Experience working in a structured agile software development lifecycle.

·     Opportunities to contribute to meaningful, production-level projects.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

·     Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

·     Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

·     Repetitive work: Prolonged

·     Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

·     Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

·     Travel required: 0-5%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.  

Job details

Hourly rate range*

Undergraduate: $22.65 - $28.55

Graduate: $38.23 - $39.35

Job Type:  Intern

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

•         Hourly pay rate

•         Weekly stipend for out of area Interns

•         Weekly commuter stipend for local area Interns

•         Paid Time Off (PTO)

•         Interns accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked

•         Holiday Schedule

•         Paid holidays commensurate with Internship period and TerraPower Holiday Schedule

•         Relocation Assistance for out of area Interns

•         **Intern pay rate will be commensurate with degree path and academic year completed at start of Internship.

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply