FY27 Intern - Software Engineering Internship 2027 - 6 months, Cork

Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Intern General Summary: About The Role Various software engineering teams including but not limited to: Data Center (Cloud AI), providing hands-on experience across system software, cloud infrastructure, and AI-based platforms. AI Cellular, contributing to real-world engineering projects focused on 5G/6G systems, task automation, and AI-driven network analysis. You'll develop tools, prototypes, and frameworks for network performance analysis and optimization, while collaborating with senior engineers on end-to-end problem solving—from data to model to actionable insight and impact. AI Automation Engineering AI/ML, and hardware engineering. You will get broad exposure to areas you are unlikely to encounter in a typical software placement, including GPU hardware verification flows, RTL simulation environments, and domain-specific AI model development. Minimum Qualifications Relevant skills include experience with one or more of the following: • Enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree in Data Science or Computer • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field • Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with ML libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or TensorFlow • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals • Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts, LLMs, and prompt engineering • Familiarity with ML Ops or AI Ops concepts including model lifecycle, deployment, and monitoring • Experience or exposure to APIs, automation, and building data pipelines or experimentation workflows • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and UDP • Working knowledge of Linux-based environments • Hands-on experience with LLM tools, agents, or workflows • Ability to develop, test, and iterate on AI or ML solutions and pipelines • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams • Demonstrated interest in AI and machine learning with a willingness to learn and apply concepts Preferred Qualifications • An understanding of data structures and algorithms in context of software development. • Intermediate programming experience in C, C++, or Python • Experience with ML frameworks or ecosystems such as HuggingFace, LangChain, or similar tools • Exposure to model training, evaluation, or fine-tuning through coursework, projects, or research • Familiarity with version control and development tools such as Git, Docker, or CI/CD systems • Knowledge of vector databases or retrieval-based systems • Coursework or exposure to GenAI, Agentic AI, machine learning, or software engineering • Interest or exposure to systems-level topics such as hardware programming, performance optimization, or device-level development • Knowledge of cellular technologies (LTE 4G, 5G NR) or graphics systems (e.g., Vulkan, DirectX, OpenGL) • Familiarity with source control tools such as Git or Perforce. • Prior Work experience not required Please note: You must have completed your second year of a Bachelor’s degree and ideally be in your second year of a Master's Degree Internships will commence from as early as January 2027. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. 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