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Intern LLM and RAGS
CompanyOttometric
LocationWaltham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 18, 2025

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will architect and optimize RAG pipelines, improve retrieval accuracy, and assist in data engineering tasks. They will also implement benchmarking frameworks to evaluate model outputs.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
43
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Ottometric's AI-driven solution is revolutionizing ADAS validation and training with an integrated software platform that streamlines and automates the entire process. By addressing big data management, training, and real-world validation challenges, Ottometric helps companies save millions in development costs, enhance reliability, meet safety standards, and accelerate time to market.
About the Role
<h2 style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">AI/Machine Learning Research Intern (RAG & LLMs)</h2><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong>Location:</strong> Waltham, MA (On-site only)</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months minimum (can start as early as January) </p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong>Commitment:</strong> <wbr>approximately 40 hours per week <strong>Compensation:</strong> Unpaid (Academic Credit Eligible)</p><h3 style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Role Overview</h3><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">We are seeking a highly motivated <strong>AI/ML Intern</strong> with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). You will be working at the frontier of generative AI, helping us explore, build and optimize systems that bridge the gap between static models and dynamic, private data.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This role is ideal for a student looking to apply theoretical knowledge to a production-grade environment and build a significant portfolio piece.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Key Responsibilities</h3><div><strong>Architect & Optimize RAG Pipelines:</strong> Improve retrieval accuracy using vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or Weaviate).</div><div><strong>LLM Implementation:</strong> Experiment with and fine-tune prompts and workflows using models like GPT-4, Claude, or Llama 3.</div><div><strong>Data Engineering:</strong> Assist in the cleaning, chunking, and embedding of proprietary datasets.</div><div><strong>Evaluation:</strong> Implement benchmarking frameworks to measure hallucinations, faithfulness, and relevancy of model outputs.</div><h3 style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Qualifications</h3><div><strong>Academic Standing:</strong> Graduate student (Masters/PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.</div><div><strong>GPA:</strong> 3.5 or higher preferred.</div><div><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).</div><div><strong>Domain Knowledge:</strong> A solid understanding of transformer architectures and the mechanics of RAG.</div><div><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> A research-oriented mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex, non-deterministic systems.</div><h3 style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">What You Will Gain</h3><div><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Direct access to several AI chief architects and weekly 1-on-1 growth sessions.</div><div><strong>Portfolio Impact:</strong> Significant contribution to a live AI project that you can showcase to future employers.</div><div><strong>Flexibility:</strong> We respect your academic schedule and offer flexible working hours.</div><div><strong>Future Opportunities:</strong> Top performers will be prioritized for future full-time, paid openings.</div>
Key Skills
PythonAIMachine LearningLarge Language ModelsRAGData EngineeringVector DatabasesGPT-4ClaudeLlama 3LangChainLlamaIndexPyTorchTensorFlowTransformer ArchitecturesBenchmarking
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