AI engineer

AI Engineer Intern – Applied AI & Data SystemsLocation: Remote / HybridDuration: January – June (6 months)Type: Internship (Unpaid)About the RoleAs an AI Engineer Intern, you will work on the intelligence layer of the SmartTax AI MVP, helping design and implement systems that analyze transactions, classify expenses, and surface real-time tax insights.This role focuses on applied, practical AI, combining data processing, logic, and AI-assisted features to support real product functionality. You’ll help build explainable systems that users can trust, rather than black-box models.You’ll collaborate closely with the founders, backend engineers, and frontend engineers to integrate AI-driven logic directly into the product experience.What You’ll Work On • Designing data processing and classification workflows • Implementing rule-based and logic-driven systems • Working with structured and unstructured financial data • Supporting AI-assisted features such as explanations and insights • Building analytics and reporting pipelines • Evaluating system accuracy and behavior • Participating in technical discussions and iterationTech Stack • Python • FastAPI or similar Python frameworks • PostgreSQL • Data processing libraries • Vector databases or embeddings • Large Language Model APIs • GitHub for version controlWhat We’re Looking For • Strong Python fundamentals • Understanding of data processing or machine learning basics • Interest in applied AI and real-world use cases • Ability to think critically about system accuracy and logic • Curious, proactive, and willing to learnWhy Our CompanySmartTax AI exists to shift tax optimization from a once-a-year, reactive process to a continuous, real-time experience.With the rapid growth of freelancers, creators, and solo businesses — and increasing tax complexity — people need better tools to understand what’s deductible as they spend. SmartTax AI combines financial data and intelligent systems to make that possible.As an intern here: • You’ll work on real AI and data systems used in demos and product discovery • Your contributions directly influence core product logic • You’ll collaborate closely with founders and engineers • You’ll gain exposure to how applied AI is built into real products