AI Agent Developer, Summer Intern at S&P Global in Princeton, NJ

Summary: S&P Global is a leading organization that delivers essential intelligence for decision-making. They are seeking an AI Agent Developer Intern to support backend development and AI-driven enhancements for Enterprise Portfolio Management and Azure DevOps platforms, focusing on building scalable and secure solutions. Responsibilities: - Assist in building LLM-powered agents (e.g., task planning, tool-use, retrieval-augmented generation) - Develop and maintain agent workflows: prompting strategies, function/tool calling, memory, and context management - Integrate agents with APIs and systems e.g., internal services - Create evaluation approaches for agent quality (accuracy, groundedness, latency, cost) - Add safety and reliability controls: input/output validation, policy checks, rate limiting, fallbacks, and human-in-the-loop steps - Write clear documentation for prototypes, experiments, and handoffs Required Qualifications: - Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field - Exposure to software development or AI concepts through coursework, projects, or internships (0–6 months preferred) - Basic understanding of LLMs, Generative AI, and agent-based systems - Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or C# - Familiarity with APIs, REST services, and backend development concepts - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities - Ability to learn new technologies quickly, especially in AI/ML domains - Good communication skills and ability to document work clearly - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI) - Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, and vector databases - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda) - Knowledge of AI evaluation metrics such as accuracy, latency, cost, and hallucination detection - Curiosity and passion for AI and emerging technologies - Ability to experiment, prototype, and iterate quickly - Attention to detail, especially in testing and validation - Strong ownership mindset and willingness to take initiative Required Skills: LLM-powered agents, Python, AI concepts Important Skills: APIs, Generative AI, Azure DevOps Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical thinking Benefits: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body., Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on., Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills., Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs., Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families., Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.