Relay Launchpad Intern - Software Engineer (AI/ML)

Relay is a tech startup that is building smart, rugged radios and a connected cloud ecosystem to improve communication for frontline workers. This internship focuses on helping develop AI/ML-powered tools that turn voice into structured data, integrate machine learning into workflows, and support production software and model development.

What you'll do:

• Work in close coordination with other engineers to contribute to product functionality, enablement tools, and issue resolution
• Analyze requirements to determine feasibility, propose architectures, assess risk, and estimate effort
• Participate in the team’s software development process and tooling, gaining real-world Agile experience and getting code into production
• Develop automated tests to ensure quality, reliability, and performance
• Research and share best practices in software development, including AI/ML applications, to continuously raise the bar for the team
• Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities for machine learning solutions and stay current on the latest AI/ML advancements
• Assist in designing, training, and evaluating machine learning models using techniques such as supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning
• Help prepare and preprocess datasets—including data cleaning, feature engineering, and data augmentation—to improve the efficiency of model training
• Work alongside the engineering team to integrate ML models into production systems, with a focus on scalability and reliability

What they're looking for:

• Undergraduate or graduate student at a university in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
• Currently enrolled in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a **GPA of 3.5 or above.**
• 1+ years of development experience
• Strong machine learning skills, including designing new ML models, implementing training harnesses, and optimizing inference engines, through prior experience, coursework, or personal projects
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and show empathy for colleagues
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to tackling challenging problems with curiosity and initiative; eager to learn and grow
• Care deeply about quality and customer experience, building elegant, simple, and valuable solutions
• Adaptable to change and motivated to contribute independently when needed
• Evaluate ideas based on merit and consistently seek to generate customer value
• Some experience with Python and familiarity with a machine learning framework such as PyTorch or JAX (coursework and research experience counts)
• Summer interns are expected to work full-time in-office during the summer in our amenity rich, world class headquarters in Raleigh, NC

Benefits:

• Paid internship during the summer 2027
• Interns will gain hands-on experience across the engineering stack
• High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles after graduation, depending on business needs