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AI Data Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
CompanyExiger
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support applied AI research and delivery projects focused on automation and intelligent workflows. Responsibilities include developing AI workflows, working with NLP techniques, and collaborating with data scientists and engineers.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
859
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks navigate risk and compliance in their third-parties, supply chains and customers through its software and tech-enabled solutions. Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Empowering its 550 customers across the globe, including 150 in the Fortune 500 and over 55 organizations across the Defense Industrial Base and government agencies, with award-winning AI technology, Exiger leads the way in ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain management and recently achieved FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization. Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company’s ‘Brands That Matter,’ and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association’s Innovator Award, Exiger’s technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.
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About the Role
<h2 data-start="473" data-end="545"><strong data-start="476" data-end="543">AI Data Engineer Intern – TES Research & Delivery (Summer 2026)</strong></h2>
<p data-start="546" data-end="654"><strong data-start="546" data-end="559">Location:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Toronto, ON (Hybrid)<br data-start="580" data-end="583"><strong data-start="583" data-end="596">Duration:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>June 8, 2026 – August 14, 2026<br data-start="627" data-end="630"><strong data-start="630" data-end="643">Pay Rate:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> $</span>25/hour</p>
<h3 data-start="661" data-end="681"><strong data-start="665" data-end="681">Role Summary</strong></h3>
<p data-start="682" data-end="1057">Exiger is seeking a highly motivated<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="719" data-end="746">AI Data Engineer Intern</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to join our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="759" data-end="811">Tech Enabled Services (TES): Research & Delivery</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>team for Summer 2026. Reporting to senior research and delivery leaders, this intern will support applied AI initiatives focused on automation, agentic workflows, and higher-order reasoning tasks using modern NLP and data engineering techniques.</p>
<p data-start="1059" data-end="1372">This is a full-time, paid internship designed for students with strong foundations in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1145" data-end="1199">data science and natural language processing (NLP)</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>who are excited to explore how AI can be operationalized to perform increasingly complex tasks. The role is based in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1317" data-end="1336">Toronto, Canada</strong>, and follows a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1352" data-end="1371">hybrid schedule</strong>.</p>
<h3 data-start="1379" data-end="1399"><strong data-start="1383" data-end="1399">About Exiger</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1400" data-end="1688">Exiger is a leading supply chain risk management (SCRM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, using data and AI to help organizations intelligently identify and manage risk across business relationships. Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed.</p>
<p data-start="1690" data-end="2118">In<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1693" data-end="1701">2025</strong>, Exiger was named a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1722" data-end="1803">Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management Solutions</strong>and a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1810" data-end="1826">Value Leader</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="1834" data-end="1874">Spend Matters™ Fall 2025 SolutionMap</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Exiger’s TES organization applies advanced analytics, AI, and research-driven delivery models to solve complex commercial and operational challenges for customers.</p>
<h3 data-start="2125" data-end="2153"><strong data-start="2129" data-end="2153">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3>
<p data-start="2154" data-end="2303">As an AI Data Engineer Intern, you will contribute to applied AI research and delivery projects with a focus on automation and intelligent workflows:</p>
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<li data-start="2305" data-end="2418">
<p data-start="2307" data-end="2418">Support the development and evaluation of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="2349" data-end="2373">agentic AI workflows</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that automate research and operational tasks</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="2421" data-end="2594">Work with<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="2431" data-end="2468">natural language processing (NLP)</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>techniques to enable AI systems to search, retrieve, and synthesize information from structured and unstructured data sources</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2595" data-end="2717">
<p data-start="2597" data-end="2717">Assist in designing and implementing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="2634" data-end="2684">data pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and APIs</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that support AI-driven workflows</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2718" data-end="2838">
<p data-start="2720" data-end="2838">Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to operationalize research concepts into repeatable, scalable processes</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2839" data-end="3049">
<p data-start="2841" data-end="2924">Experiment with large language models (LLMs) to perform higher-order tasks such as:</p>
<ul data-start="2927" data-end="3049">
<li data-start="2927" data-end="2960">
<p data-start="2929" data-end="2960">Database querying and retrieval</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2963" data-end="3001">
<p data-start="2965" data-end="3001">Information extraction and synthesis</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3004" data-end="3049">
<p data-start="3006" data-end="3049">Multi-step reasoning and task decomposition</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-start="3050" data-end="3144">
<p data-start="3052" data-end="3144">Document findings, approaches, and results clearly for technical and non-technical audiences</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3145" data-end="3242">
<p data-start="3147" data-end="3242">Contribute to a defined project with clear success criteria, aligned to TES research priorities</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3 data-start="3249" data-end="3295"><strong data-start="3253" data-end="3295">Qualifications and Required Experience</strong></h3>
<ul data-start="3296" data-end="4041">
<li data-start="3296" data-end="3432">
<p data-start="3298" data-end="3432">Final-year<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3309" data-end="3349">Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3353" data-end="3412">Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence</strong>, or a related field</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3433" data-end="3572">
<p data-start="3435" data-end="3572">Demonstrated experience with<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3464" data-end="3501">natural language processing (NLP)</strong>, including a completed or in-progress<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3540" data-end="3572">NLP-focused capstone project</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="3573" data-end="3661">
<p data-start="3575" data-end="3661">Strong programming skills in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3604" data-end="3614">Python</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and experience working with data using<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3654" data-end="3661">SQL</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="3662" data-end="3768">
<p data-start="3664" data-end="3768">Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), including prompt design, evaluation, or applied use cases</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3769" data-end="3856">
<p data-start="3771" data-end="3856">Foundational understanding of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong data-start="3801" data-end="3856">data pipelines, APIs, and production data workflows</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="3857" data-end="3961">
<p data-start="3859" data-end="3961">Ability to think critically about complex problems and break them into structured, solvable components</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3962" data-end="4041">
<p data-start="3964" data-end="4041">Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical concepts clearly</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4043" data-end="4072"><strong data-start="4043" data-end="4072">Preferred (Not Required):</strong></p>
<ul data-start="4073" data-end="4321">
<li data-start="4073" data-end="4187">
<p data-start="4075" data-end="4187">Experience experimenting with agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or AI automation concepts</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4188" data-end="4246">
<p data-start="4190" data-end="4246">Exposure to cloud environments or data engineering tools</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4247" data-end="4321">
<p data-start="4249" data-end="4321">Background in building systems that bridge research and applied delivery</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start="4367" data-end="4403"> </h3>
<h3 data-start="4367" data-end="4403"><strong data-start="4371" data-end="4403">Why Intern with Us:</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="4404" data-end="4451">
<p data-start="4406" data-end="4451">Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4404" data-end="4451">Mentorship from industry experts</li>
<li data-start="4452" data-end="4517">
<p data-start="4454" data-end="4517">Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4518" data-end="4592">
<p data-start="4520" data-end="4592">Hands-on experience working with experienced Delivery and Data Science teams</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4593" data-end="4658">
<p data-start="4595" data-end="4658">Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4659" data-end="4741">
<p data-start="4661" data-end="4741">Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4742" data-end="4817">
<p data-start="4744" data-end="4817">Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4742" data-end="4817">Networking Opportunities within the organization</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>#Li-hybrid #Li-DNI</p>
<p>This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, CAN. The pay rate is (CAD) $35.00 /hour.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance with a combination of technology-enabled and SaaS solutions. In recognition of the growing volume and complexity of data and regulation, Exiger is committed to creating a more sustainable risk and compliance environment through its holistic and innovative approach to problem solving. Exiger's mission to make the world a safer place to do business drives its award-winning AI technology platform, DDIQ, built to anticipate the market's most pressing needs related to evolving ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain risk. Exiger has won 30+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.</p>
<p>Exiger’s core values are courage, excellence, expertise, innovation, integrity, teamwork and trust.</p>
<p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.</p>
<p><em style=" color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-family: Slack-Lato, Slack-Fractions, appleLogo, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248); " data-stringify-type="italic">Exiger’s hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.</em></p></div>
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