Lilly / Purdue AI Acceleration Fellowship FDE at Eli Lilly and… · US

Summary: Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeking candidates for the Lilly / Purdue AI Acceleration Fellowship. This 12-month fellowship is designed for new Computer Science and Computer Engineering graduates from Purdue University, focusing on building production AI capabilities across various business areas within the company. Responsibilities: - You’ll spend your first four weeks immersed in Lilly’s technology ecosystem, learning our AI platforms, frameworks, and tools alongside your cohort - After bootcamp, you’ll be matched to a business area and project where you’ll spend the remainder of the fellowship building production AI capabilities - Hiring managers across Lilly submit project proposals describing the work, team, learning opportunity, and expected deliverables - During bootcamp, you’ll review these project descriptions, including the business area, vision, and scope, and express your preferences - A matching process will pair you with a project based on your interests, skills, and team needs - A dedicated tech mentor to guide your development - Monthly community events with lightning talks, demos, and shared learnings across the cohort - An optional bootcamp refresh around the 60-day mark - Strong performers may have the opportunity to transition into permanent roles within the business areas where they’re placed, helping shape what these emerging positions look like at Lilly Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant degree from Purdue University, graduating May 2026 - Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1 - Strong preference for Computer Science or Computer Engineering degrees - A builder's mindset! You'd rather ship something real than talk about it - Curiosity about AI, agents, and how large language models can transform enterprise operations - Strong fundamentals in software engineering, including experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages - Comfort working in ambiguity. You'll be solving problems that don't have a textbook answer - Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams - Familiarity with modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, agile workflows) - Exposure to or interest in AI/ML, cloud platforms, data engineering, or API development Required Skills: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, AI/ML Important Skills: Cloud platforms, Data engineering, API development Nice-to-Have Skills: Git, Agile workflows, Curiosity about AI, Comfort in ambiguity, Builder's mindset, Effective communication, Collaboration skills Benefits: Company-sponsored 401(k), Pension, Vacation benefits, Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts), Life insurance and death benefits, Certain time off and leave of absence benefits, Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)