AI Engineer Intern at Proofpoint in Illinois

Summary: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to safeguarding the digital world. The AI Engineer Intern will assist in building and maintaining integrations for the AI security platform, focusing on secure and efficient interactions with external AI systems. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the design and development of a multi-agent AI system for automated discovery and analysis of AI Providers - Design, implement, and maintain AI provider definitions and integrations within the platform - Monitor and support existing integrations, troubleshooting issues and improving reliability - Define and track key metrics for each provider, including latency cost and usage efficiency - Build dashboards and instrumentation to monitor provider performance in real time - Drive data-informed decisions to optimize provider selection and configuration Required Qualifications: - Recent graduate (or final year student) in Data Science - Strong interest in AI, LLMs, and autonomous agents - Proficiency in Python or similar backend languages - Proactive mindset: you actively explore and experiment with new AI tools and providers - Strong analytical skills with a metrics-driven approach to system performance Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with multi-agent systems or orchestration frameworks - Experience with AI observability, logging, or monitoring systems - Interest in AI product design or developer tools - Contributions to side projects, GitHub repos, or research work Required Skills: AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Autonomous agents, Python, Backend programming, analytical skills Benefits: Competitive compensation, Comprehensive benefits, Career success on your terms, Flexible work environment, Annual wellness and community outreach days, Always on recognition for your contributions, Global collaboration and networking opportunities