AI & Software Engineering Intern

Arix is seeking a motivated AI & Software Engineering Intern to join our team on-site in Islamabad, Pakistan. This part-time internship requires a commitment of 3–4 hours per day, four days a week. As an unpaid position, it offers a valuable opportunity for hands-on mentorship and real-world experience in a cutting-edge AI-driven environment. Interns will collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to develop autonomous crop care solutions that leverage AI, robotics, and precision agriculture technologies. This role is ideal for individuals eager to contribute to sustainable farming innovations while honing their software engineering and AI skills.

Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and test software components integral to Arix’s autonomous crop care platform.
- Build and maintain back-end services and APIs that support AI and robotic system integration.
- Integrate AI/ML pipelines with robotic hardware to enable real-time crop disease detection and targeted treatment.
- Utilize structured AI workflows and agentic coding tools to accelerate development while ensuring high code quality.
- Participate in architecture reviews, debug complex systems, and maintain modular, production-ready code.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment that emphasizes disciplined development practices and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
- Strong fundamentals in computer science and software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and system design.
- Experience with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, or similar CLI/IDE agents, applying structured workflows, custom prompts, and context management to produce verified, production-grade code.
- Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, particularly in areas like computer vision, deep learning pipelines, or model inference.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or TypeScript, along with back-end development skills involving APIs, databases, and server-side frameworks.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-velocity environment using modern development tools like Git, automated testing, and modular software architecture.
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, AI, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Familiarity with edge AI technologies, robotics or drone systems, and geospatial data processing is highly desirable.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a pioneering company focused on sustainable agriculture through AI and robotics.
- Exposure to a collaborative, innovative work culture that values mentorship and skill development.

This internship is designed for candidates who are passionate about AI and software engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects in precision agriculture. Join Arix to help build smarter, more sustainable farming solutions that reduce chemical waste, lower costs, and maximize crop yields.