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Posted 75 days agoVerified live 2d ago

AI Agent Builder Intern

Brief overview

Remote
UndergradOr in progress
5 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
3 green cardsCertified filings
Automation technologiesSoftware developmentAIMachine learningWorkflow automationPrompt engineeringPythonJavaScriptAPIsAI agent frameworksLLM platforms

About the company

Sears is a leading integrated retailer and provider focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve our members - wherever, whenever and however they want to shop.

Visa sponsorship history

3 years sponsoring, last filed FY2025

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5H-1B approved
100%approval rate
3PERM certified
$123,614median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
20234
20241
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20231
20242
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20232
20251
Top sponsored roles
Database AdministratorDirector, Revenue GenerationSoftware Engineer III
Sponsored employees from
India

Job description

Summary

Sears is seeking an AI Agent Builder Intern to support their transition to an AI-agentic operating model. The intern will focus on converting workflow specifications into executable AI-driven solutions, collaborating with technical teams to build and evaluate AI agents for various operational workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and prototypes AI agents for operational workflows and business processes
  • Develops prompt structures, workflows, and tool integrations for AI-enabled solutions
  • Builds and executes testing frameworks to evaluate AI agent performance and accuracy
  • Assists with deployment and sandbox testing of AI workflow solutions
  • Monitors and documents agent performance, latency, and operational effectiveness
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand workflow requirements
  • Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of AI solutions
  • Participates in solution design discussions and technical planning sessions
  • Maintains documentation for AI workflows, testing procedures, and configurations
  • Researches emerging AI tools and technologies relevant to operational transformation initiatives
  • Converts process maps into agent workflow designs, including tools, memory, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints
  • Builds evaluation datasets from real operational scenarios and edge cases
  • Documents agent failure modes, confidence thresholds, and escalation criteria
  • Builds AI agents against future-state workflow designs, not merely current-state process maps, ensuring that agents reinforce simplified, improved, and scalable operating patterns
  • Flags when a workflow is not ready for automation identifying when a workflow is too ambiguous, too exception-heavy, too dependent on missing data, or too poorly controlled to automate yet, feeding that feedback into the redesign loop
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Some undergraduate education
  • Less than one year of related experience
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience with AI tools, automation technologies, or software development projects preferred
  • Academic or project experience involving AI, machine learning, or workflow automation is a plus
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and technologies
  • Basic understanding of prompt engineering and AI workflow concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment
  • Experience with Python, JavaScript, or related programming languages
  • Familiarity with APIs, automation tools, or AI agent frameworks
  • Exposure to LLM platforms such as OpenAI or Anthropic
  • Understanding of data handling and workflow automation concepts
  • Interest in operational transformation and applied AI solutions

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Some undergraduate education
  • Less than one year of related experience
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience with AI tools, automation technologies, or software development projects preferred
  • Academic or project experience involving AI, machine learning, or workflow automation is a plus
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and technologies
  • Basic understanding of prompt engineering and AI workflow concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Python, JavaScript, or related programming languages
  • Familiarity with APIs, automation tools, or AI agent frameworks
  • Exposure to LLM platforms such as OpenAI or Anthropic
  • Understanding of data handling and workflow automation concepts
  • Interest in operational transformation and applied AI solutions

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