AI Engineer Intern
Rogue Fitness
About the role
Job Description:
Overview
Our summer internship program offers hands-on, direct project ownership and exposure to operational excellence. As an AI Engineer Intern on the Tech team, you will be assigned a primary Capstone Project to build and deploy real-world AI systems, machine learning models, or LLM-driven applications.
You'll kick off with comprehensive hands-on training rotation through Operations departments, participate in weekly Q&A sessions with leadership across the business, enjoy team outings (like a Columbus Clippers game), and present your final project deliverables directly to Rogue’s Leadership Team.
Alongside the capstone work, interns participate in routine software engineering tasks, attend team meetings, and work cross-functionally to gain a practical understanding of Rogue workflows, AI architecture, and business operations.
Location: Rogue HQ – 545 E. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 (Onsite)
Duration: 11 Weeks (May 17 – July 30, 2027)
Compensation: $30.00 / hour
Target Candidates: Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students
Key Responsibilities
Own a primary 10-week Capstone Project focusing on designing, prototyping, and scaling AI agents, machine learning pipelines, or LLM applications
Integrate APIs, data pipelines, and modern AI frameworks:
ML frameworks - PyTorch, TensorFlow
LLM/agentic frameworks - LangChain, LlamaIndex, Google ADK
Data processing - NumPy, SQL
Evaluate model performance, fine-tune prompts/retrieval systems (RAG), and deploy production-ready AI services
Collaborate with software engineers, data analytics teams, and business stakeholders across Rogue Tech
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or Graduate degree program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related technical field
Strong knowledge of machine learning principles, LLM architecture, prompt engineering, and software engineering fundamentals
Proficiency in Python is required
Familiarity with AI frameworks or vector databases is a plus
Passion for hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
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Responsibilities
- Own a capstone project designing, prototyping, and scaling AI agents, machine learning pipelines, or LLM applications.
- Integrate APIs, data pipelines, and AI frameworks.
- Evaluate model performance, improve prompts and retrieval systems, and deploy AI services.
- Collaborate with software engineers, data analytics teams, and business stakeholders.
- Participate in software engineering tasks, team meetings, and cross-functional work.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student, in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related technical field.
- Strong knowledge of machine learning, LLM architecture, prompt engineering, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks or vector databases is a plus.
- Passion for hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Hands-on training rotation through operations departments.
- Weekly Q&A sessions with business leadership.
- Team outings.
- Opportunity to present project deliverables to Rogue's Leadership Team.
Skills mentioned
About Rogue Fitness
Rogue Fitness is the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, including barbells, power racks, sleds, and accessories. Founded in a garage in 2006, the company has grown to over 700 team members globally. Rogue is the official equipment supplier of the CrossFit Games, USA Weightlifting, the Arnold Strongman Classic, and the World’s Strongest Man competition. The company remains dedicated to serving the needs of serious athletes at every level, from the garage to the arena.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for Rogue Fitness. The employer record includes 17 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.