JOB AT TWIST BIOSCIENCE
Intern, Software Engineer AI Agents (Fall/Winter 2026)
- Company: Twist Bioscience
- Location: Houston, US
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- Pay benchmark: Twist Bioscience postings that list pay show a $154K median (51 postings)
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Job description
Company Introduction
At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern to join our AI Agents team. This team explores, prototypes, and productionizes cutting-edge AI agent technologies to accelerate productivity, automate workflows, and enhance knowledge sharing across the organization. You will work on building and improving AI-powered agents that support a wide range of functions, including software development, fleet operations, and business processes. This is a unique opportunity to experiment with the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and autonomous workflows, while delivering practical impact in a real-world environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and iterate on AI agents that automate engineering, operational, and business workflows
Develop integrations between LLMs and internal systems, tools, and data sources
Implement agent workflows involving planning, tool usage, memory, and multi-step reasoning
Experiment with prompt engineering, evaluation techniques, and model optimization strategies
Build backend services and APIs to support scalable deployment of AI agents
Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact automation opportunities
Evaluate and benchmark emerging AI agent frameworks, models, and tools
Contribute to internal platforms that enable rapid development and deployment of AI-powered solutions
Qualifications
Required:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) or other languages such as Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
Familiarity with machine learning or large language models (through coursework, projects, or internships)
Strong curiosity about AI systems and eagerness to explore new technologies
Preferred:
Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, open-source models) or agent frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, etc.)
Experience building backend systems, APIs, or distributed systems
Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), or vector databases
Exposure to evaluation methods for AI systems (benchmarks, metrics, human-in-the-loop feedback)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Interest in applying AI to real-world problems such as automation, productivity, and decision-making
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