Chai · 23 hours ago
AI & Automation Intern (Prompt Engineering + Workflow Automation)
Houston, Texas, United States
Internship
Hybrid
InternChai is a technology company seeking a curious and highly motivated AI & Automation Intern to join their AI Innovation team. In this role, you will help design, build, and optimize AI-powered systems across language, voice, vision, and automation workflows.
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Responsibilities
Write, optimize, and refine prompts for large language models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
Build multi-step prompt chains to support complex tasks and workflows
Tune prompts for accuracy, safety, tone, and business context
Build end-to-end automation pipelines using no-code / low-code tools (e.g., n8n, Zapier, LangGraph)
Connect APIs, data sources, and services to power AI-driven workflows
Integrate LLM-powered agents into business processes with proper error handling and edge-case design
Design natural, goal-oriented voice conversations, including: Greetings, intent clarification, confirmations, fallbacks, and closings
Progressive disclosure to avoid overwhelming users
Write voice prompts that sound natural, conversational, and latency-optimized
Handle unclear inputs gracefully (e.g., “I didn’t catch that—want to try again?”)
Understand when not to use LLMs (e.g., high-risk or compliance-sensitive moments)
Build conversational flows using node-based, visual flow editors
Connect voice agents to backend systems (CRMs, databases, APIs) to trigger actions
Monitor call analytics and optimize flows based on real user behavior
Build simple workflows using vision models for tasks like object detection or quality checks
Combine vision, language, and automation into multimodal AI agents
Test and QA AI systems across text, voice, and multimodal outputs
Continuously refine workflows to improve accuracy, safety, and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in (or strongly interested in) a program related to Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or similar fields
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Genuine interest in prompt engineering, AI workflows, and conversational systems
Familiarity with LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
Comfort working with APIs, webhooks, and tools like Postman
Familiarity with automation tools (Zapier, n8n, AutoGen, LangGraph)
Preferred
Exposure to Python or JavaScript
Experience with frameworks like LangChain
Coursework or interest in computer vision or multimodal AI
Benefits
Bonus plan
401(k) with match
Paid conference days
Health
Vision
Dental insurance
Short term and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company
Chai
At Chai, we use AI to amplify human potential, delivering intelligent solutions that simplify complexity, drive outcomes, and empower businesses to focus on what truly matters—creativity, innovation, and growth.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominique F.
CFO ‐ CHRO | Controller | Manager of Finance & HR
Himanshu Jain
Chief Growth Officer
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