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AI Data Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)


Company : Exiger


Location : Toronto, Toronto


Created : 2026-01-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

AI Data Engineer Intern TES Research & Delivery (Summer 2026) Location:Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Duration:June 8, 2026 August 14, 2026 Pay Rate: $25/hour Role Summary Exiger is seeking a highly motivatedAI Data Engineer Internto join ourTech Enabled Services (TES): Research & Deliveryteam 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. This is a full-time, paid internship designed for students with strong foundations indata science and natural language processing (NLP)who are excited to explore how AI can be operationalized to perform increasingly complex tasks. The role is based inToronto, Canada, and follows ahybrid schedule. About Exiger 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. In2025, Exiger was named aLeader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management Solutionsand aValue Leaderin theSpend Matters Fall 2025 SolutionMapfor 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. Key Responsibilities As an AI Data Engineer Intern, you will contribute to applied AI research and delivery projects with a focus on automation and intelligent workflows: Support the development and evaluation ofagentic AI workflowsthat automate research and operational tasks Work withnatural language processing (NLP)techniques to enable AI systems to search, retrieve, and synthesize information from structured and unstructured data sources Assist in designing and implementingdata pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and APIsthat support AI-driven workflows Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to operationalize research concepts into repeatable, scalable processes Experiment with large language models (LLMs) to perform higher-order tasks such as: Database querying and retrieval Information extraction and synthesis Multi-step reasoning and task decomposition Document findings, approaches, and results clearly for technical and non-technical audiences Contribute to a defined project with clear success criteria, aligned to TES research priorities Qualifications and Required Experience Final-yearBachelor''s, Master''s, or PhD studentinData Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field Demonstrated experience withnatural language processing (NLP), including a completed or in-progressNLP-focused capstone project Strong programming skills inPythonand experience working with data usingSQL Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), including prompt design, evaluation, or applied use cases Foundational understanding ofdata pipelines, APIs, and production data workflows Ability to think critically about complex problems and break them into structured, solvable components Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical concepts clearly Preferred (Not Required): Experience experimenting with agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or AI automation concepts Exposure to cloud environments or data engineering tools Background in building systems that bridge research and applied delivery Why Intern with Us: Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team Mentorship from industry experts Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration Hands-on experience working with experienced Delivery and Data Science teams Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth Networking Opportunities within the organization #Li-hybrid #Li-DNI This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, CAN. The pay rate is (CAD) $35.00 /hour. 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. Exiger''s core values are courage, excellence, expertise, innovation, integrity, teamwork and trust. 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. Exiger''s hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.