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Associate AI Prompt Engineer

United States

Job Type

Internship

Workspace

Remote

About Us

Mela AI is a cutting-edge life coaching and companion app empowering Millennials and Gen Z to achieve their life goals through personalized, AI-driven tools and a supportive community. Mela helps you "Adult Better". Our beta is now live, and we are continuing to onboard more users as we refine the app and expand its features for 2025. This internship is not paid and ideal for someone who is looking for a college credit and/or hands on experience. This role can be for college credit and last 3-6 months long.

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated and creative AI Prompt Engineer Intern with a passion for conversational AI and natural language processing to join our innovative AI startup. As a key contributor to our team, you'll play a vital role in designing, testing, and refining prompts to enhance user experiences and optimize AI performance. If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technologies, solving complex problems, and shaping the future of AI-driven interactions, this internship is for you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Prompt Design and Test: Create and test prompts for AI models to ensure accurate, engaging, and context-aware user interactions.

  • Iterative Refinement: Continuously improve prompts based on user feedback and performance metrics to optimize AI responses.

  • Data Analysis: Analyze user interactions and AI performance data to identify opportunities for enhancing prompt effectiveness.

  • Experimentation: Plan and execute A/B tests to measure and improve the quality of prompts.

  • Model Tuning: Collaborate with engineers to fine-tune AI outputs, ensuring they meet user needs and deliver high-quality experiences.

  • Trend Awareness: Stay updated on the latest developments in AI and NLP to incorporate innovative techniques into prompt design and optimization.

  • Error Handling: Identify and document common prompt failure cases or limitations and suggest solutions for improvement.

  • Customization: Design prompts tailored for different user segments or scenarios to improve personalization.

  • Ethical Considerations: Ensure prompts adhere to ethical guidelines, promoting inclusivity and avoiding unintended biases.

  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and developers, to seamlessly integrate prompts into the product.

  • Documentation: Maintain a library of prompts, strategies, and findings to support scalable and consistent development.

  • User Feedback: Incorporate user insights to refine prompts and enhance their relevance and impact.

Requirements

  • Proven interest or experience in working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, DeepMind, Cohere) and prompt engineering.

  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for prompt iteration and testing.

  • Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) concepts and conversational AI design principles.

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills to improve AI responses and identify root causes of performance issues.

  • Exceptional written communication skills to create impactful prompts and document learnings.

  • Self-motivated and capable of taking ownership of tasks in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • Familiarity with ethical AI principles and best practices for AI safety.

What We Offer

  • Mentorship and career development opportunities.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technology and product development processes.

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mela AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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