AI Technologist Co-op

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data pipelines, Large Language Models - LLMs, MLOps tools, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

We are hiring incredible humans, and we hope that includes you! At Chewy, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll join a team of dedicated people on a meaningful career path in a culture that values who you are, what you do, and where you want to grow.

As an AI Technologist I Co-op within Chewy’s advanced technology organization, you’ll be a hands-on contributor applying the latest advances in multimodal AI (vision, language, and action) to build intelligent systems that drive real-world impact. You’ll design experiments, develop working prototypes, and help translate emerging AI techniques into scalable solutions, all while growing your skills, earning competitive pay, and doing work you’re proud of. 

What You’ll Do

• Build and prototype systems that integrate perception, reasoning, and decision-making for diverse real-world applications.

• Develop and conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of multimodal models across visual, linguistic, and behavioral tasks.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform and refine model design and system performance.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate AI capabilities into scalable platforms.

• Stay ahead of the latest AI research and adapt new findings into meaningful, business-ready prototypes.

• Solve problems related to tools, data, and workflows to increase velocity and reliability.

• Partner across data science, ML engineering, and product to align AI development with customer and business needs.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Anticipated graduation is in the spring term of 2027 or 2028.

• Hands-on experience building AI-powered systems with exposure to at least two of the following:

• Computer vision (image, video, multimodal model integration)

• Natural language processing (LLMs, instruction-following)

• Reinforcement learning or decision-making systems

• Simulation or testing environments for AI models

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).

• Ability to go from concept to prototype, including system integration and validation.

• Strong understanding of experimental build, data analysis, and performance evaluation.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to convey technical ideas across teams.

• Current permanent U.S. work authorization. 

• Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the co-op: June 8, 2026 – December 11, 2026. 

Bonus

• Prior internship or co-op experience.

• Familiarity with MLOps, data pipelines, and scalable AI infrastructure.

• Contributions to open-source projects, research publications, or hackathons showcasing a builder mentality.

The hourly rate for this role is $34.00.

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.