Emerson · 14 hours ago
Software Engineering Intern (Applied AI)
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternEmerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Software Engineering Intern for their Applied AI team. The intern will contribute to the AI-native platform, Nigel, by rapidly prototyping AI-enabled software concepts and collaborating with engineers to tackle technical challenges.
ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Tackle the most critical technical challenges at any given time — you will learn a lot!
Rapidly prototype AI-enabled features and workflows, iterating from concept → demo → demo → product
Use professional AI coding tools to accelerate implementation (code generation, refactoring, debugging, instructions), while validating outputs with disciplined debugging
Build backend services (e.g., Go, C#, REST endpoints, Kubernetes, Azure, orchestration logic) that deploy on Azure and on-prem
Build web UIs (TypeScript/Next.js/React) in collaboration with Interaction and Visual Designers working in Figma
Create demo experiences with clear storylines appropriate for senior leadership feedback
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify constraints, propose tradeoffs, and deliver incremental improvements weekly
Blog about your learnings (what worked, what didn’t) and create quick-start guides to help others reproduce and extend your work
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (software-focused), or a related field
Experience with agentic coding environments, such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar (Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, OpenHands also applicable)
Ability to go beyond 'vibe coding' — comfortable producing readable, maintainable code with a team of software engineers, even when moving fast
Strong programming fundamentals in at least one modern language (e.g., Go, C#, Python, or equivalent)
Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows (branches, pull requests) and basic software engineering practices
Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role
Preferred
Experience with either (a) modern web UI development, and/or (b) backend/microservice/cloud development, with willingness to contribute where needed
Experience integrating AI into apps and workflows (e.g. prompt/context engineering, RAG, fine tuning, agentic harnesses, tool use, building MCP servers, etc.)
Bonus: Any experience with measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes), maker communities, or engineering domains besides software (e.g., electrical engineering)
Benefits
Flexible, competitive compensation
Corporate housing accommodation
Relocation assistance
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Vacation and holiday leave
Training programs and initiatives
Face-to-face and virtual training
Mentorship
Coaching
Project management
On-the-job training
Company
Emerson
Emerson is an technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.
Founded in 1890
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Lal Karsanbhai
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vidya Ramnath
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-11-11
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