Software Development Engineer (AI) Intern at F5 · Greater…

Summary: F5 is dedicated to creating a better digital world and empowering organizations to secure and run applications. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer (AI) Intern to collaborate with engineers on hands-on projects, design scalable systems, and contribute to real-world solutions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: - Contribute to real-world projects and the development cycle of products that meet team goals - Work with peers to design, implement, and test code in a collaborative environment - Help analyze requirements, test features, and integrate components into applications - Assist with creating technical documentation for designs and new features - Participate in design and code reviews to learn best practices and ensure quality - Collaborate with your project team to explore and develop data-driven solutions Required Qualifications: - In the process of completing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields - Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship - Be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States - Demonstrated programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/C++/Go, including building APIs/services, writing tests (pytest/JUnit), and using Git in a collaborative codebase - Hands-on exposure to machine learning and deep learning concepts and tooling, such as PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow/JAX, including training/inference workflows and basic model evaluation - Familiarity with modern LLM tooling and patterns, such as Hugging Face Transformers, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation concepts (embeddings + search) - Exposure to data handling for ML, including common formats and pipelines (e.g., Parquet, basic ETL, and data quality checks) - Demonstrated knowledge in computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures and algorithms) - Must be willing to relocate to Seattle, WA for the internship and for a subsequent full-time role upon graduation, if offered Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with API development (e.g., FastAPI/Flask, REST/gRPC) and backend fundamentals (auth, pagination, error handling) - Experience implementing retrieval-driven AI applications using LangChain/LlamaIndex and vector search technologies (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate) - Familiarity with fine-tuning approaches (e.g., LoRA/PEFT) and/or ML experimentation tools (MLflow or Weights & Biases) - Exposure to containers and modern DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes basics, CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) - Observability basics: logging/metrics/tracing (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana concepts) - Bonus for distributed/data tooling used in ML workloads: Spark, Ray, Kafka, or Airflow Required Skills: Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Important Skills: API Development, Data Structures, Git Nice-to-Have Skills: Communicator Benefits: Training & Mentoring: Develop your skills with comprehensive training and support from experienced mentors., Wellness Weekends: Enjoy additional days off for rest and rejuvenation., Continuous Learning: Embrace daily learning opportunities with autonomy and responsibility., Intern Week: Gather with company leaders, fellow interns, and future colleagues for a fun and interactive week of events to celebrate interns and prepare you for a future at F5., Path to Permanency: Excel in your internship and return to a full-time role in the same location after graduation!