Parspec · 15 hours ago
Applied AI Engineer Intern
San Mateo, California
Internship
Hybrid
InternParspec is revolutionizing the materials supply chain for the construction industry by digitizing and organizing product data. The Applied AI Engineer Intern will apply modern AI and machine learning techniques to real-world applications, contributing to AI-driven initiatives and collaborating with Product and Engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Building MaterialConstructionProcurement
Responsibilities
Contribute to AI-driven initiatives, from problem framing through experimentation and implementation
Build, prototype, evaluate, and iterate on models and AI-powered workflows used in customer-facing product features
Partner with Senior Applied AI Engineers and Product Managers to translate real customer problems into clear technical approaches and tradeoffs
Analyze structured and unstructured data (e.g., product specifications, documents, metadata) to improve model performance
Document assumptions, results, and learnings to support cross-functional alignment and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a US-based, degree-seeking program (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
Strong familiarity with core ML/AI concepts and tooling, such as model training(LoRA/QLoRA) and evaluation, embeddings, RAG systems, agentic frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI or related techniques
Strong familiarity with ranking and recommendations techniques
Hands-on experience applying AI or machine learning to real-world projects, including working with imperfect data, making tradeoffs, and iterating based on results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces with guidance and mentorship
Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Exposure to B2B SaaS products, especially workflow-heavy or operations-focused software
Interest in or exposure to construction industry workflows, including materials procurement
Benefits
Competitive stipend for the duration of the internship
Hands-on ownership of meaningful product work that directly impacts customers
Mentorship from experienced Product, Design, and Engineering leaders
Flexible hybrid work environment to support both in-office collaboration and focused remote work
Exposure to a fast-growing AI-powered B2B SaaS company and real-world product decision-making
Opportunities for learning and professional development through regular feedback and collaboration
Company
Parspec
Parspec is an AI-native software platform that streamlines B2B procurement processes within the construction supply chain.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$31.5MKey Investors
ThresholdInnovation Endeavors
2025-07-08Series A· $20M
2024-02-27Seed· $11.5M
2022-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Forest Flager
CEO and Cofounder
Pratyush Havelia
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-07-14
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