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. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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