Intern, Ecommerce Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic eCommerce Engineering Intern to join our team as we build the next generation of AI-powered and agentic commerce experiences. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in modern, AI-assisted software development, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using React and Java, leveraging AI coding assistants and agents (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate design, coding, and refactoring.
• Collaborate with the development team to build and enhance eCommerce and agentic commerce solutions, including agent-ready APIs, MCP servers/tools, and structured cruise, pricing, and itinerary data.
• Participate in Agentic POD operations: write clear specifications and prompts, orchestrate AI agents for coding, test generation, and code review, and critically review, validate, and refine AI-generated output.
• Participate in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications, including AI-assisted test automation and evaluation of AI features.
• Contribute to the creation and optimization of web interfaces and user experiences, including conversational and AI-powered guest experiences such as AI vacation search and booking assistance.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, including monitoring AI agent workflows and following responsible AI, data privacy, and security practices.
• Support documentation (prompt libraries, agent playbooks, runbooks) and project management tasks, and stay current with emerging AI, agentic commerce, and industry trends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of React and Java, with practical experience through coursework, projects, or previous internships.
• Exposure to eCommerce platforms and technologies is a plus.
• Exposure to generative AI and LLMs through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Preferred: experience with Python and/or TypeScript and calling LLM APIs (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Engineering, Computer Science/Math, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science
• Preferred, not required: coursework or certifications in AI/ML or generative AI (e.g., cloud AI fundamentals, LLM application development).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and interest in agentic software development.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Preferred: understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agent concepts such as tool use, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and multi-agent orchestration.
• Preferred: interest in agentic commerce.
• Awareness of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and validation of AI-generated output.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Curiosity and critical thinking: willingness to experiment with AI tools while applying sound judgment.

Internship Program Details

• Program Length: 10 weeks
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: In-office
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage provided
• East Coast Cohort: June 1–August 5, 2027, based in Doral or Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• West Coast Cohort: June 14–August 20, 2027, based in Seattle, Washington