At FORMICA we challenge the status quo and constantly look for creative solutions that inspire growth and change. Are you passionate about AI research data science and applying machine learning models to solve realworld challenges Then you may be our next AI/ ML intern.
As an AI/GPT Intern youll dive into the world of Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational AI helping to develop finetune and optimize AIdriven solutions. This role is perfect for someone passionate about natural language processing (NLP) AI automation and pushing the boundaries of what AIpowered assistants can do. Youll work closely with data scientists engineers and product teams to implement and enhance AI models for realworld applications.
What Youll Do:
- Develop and finetune GPTbased language models for chatbots content generation and business automation.
- Optimize prompt engineering techniques to improve AIgenerated responses.
- Conduct research on stateoftheart advancements in LLMs NLP and conversational AI.
- Train and evaluate AI models using datasets tailored to specific use cases.
- Assist in integrating AI models into products ensuring efficiency and scalability.
- Monitor model performance identify biases and implement strategies to improve accuracy and relevance.
- Explore and experiment with opensource LLMs (LLaMA Falcon Mistral etc.) for customized solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers to deploy AI models via APIs and cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure).
- Document findings create knowledgesharing resources and present key insights.
What Youll Bring:
- Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.
- Handson experience with Python TensorFlow PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers.
- Familiarity with LLM finetuning techniques Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) and RetrievalAugmented Generation (RAG).
- Understanding of text generation embeddings and model inference.
- Experience working with APIs like OpenAIs GPT Claude or other LLM providers.
- Analytical mindset with a problemsolving approach to AIrelated challenges.
- Strong curiosity for AI ethics model interpretability and AI safety.
Youll Impress Us If:
- Youve built or contributed to an AI chatbot virtual assistant or generative AI project.
- You have experience with vector databases (Pinecone Weaviate FAISS) for AI memory and retrieval.
- Youve experimented with opensource LLMs (Metas LLaMA Mistral Falcon etc.).
- Youre proficient in AIpowered automation tools like LangChain AutoGPT or Agentbased AI systems.
- Youre familiar with multimodal AI models combining text image and voice generation.
- Youre passionate about AIs role in business productivity and enhancing user experiences.
Benefits:
- Handson AI Innovation: Work on cuttingedge AI projects in a fastpaced learningdriven environment.
- Mentorship & Growth: Get guidance from AI experts and access industryleading tools.
- Flexible Work Setup: Remotefriendly with opportunities for inperson collaboration.
- Career Acceleration: Potential for a fulltime role based on performance.
- ImpactDriven Work: Be part of a team shaping AIpowered solutions for realworld
About FORMICA
We equips graduates with career guidance tools skill development resources and job search support helping them land their first job. We connect employers with a diverse and qualified talent pool helping them identify and recruit top graduates. We also empower career centers with data insights and employer engagement tools to better serve their students.
By fostering collaboration between these key stakeholders FORMICA is driving positive change in Africas job market ensuring graduates have the skills and experience they need to succeed and employers have access to the talent they need to thrive.