AI Data Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

AI Data Engineer Intern – TES Research & Delivery (Summer )Location :  Toronto, ON (Hybrid)Duration :  June 8, – August 14, Pay Rate : $25 / hour

Role Summary

Exiger is seeking a highly motivated AI Data Engineer Intern to join our Tech Enabled Services (TES) : Research & Delivery team for Summer . 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 in data 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 in Toronto, Canada, and follows a hybrid 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.

In , Exiger was named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management Solutionsand a Value Leader in the Spend Matters™ Fall SolutionMap for 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 of agentic AI workflows that automate research and operational tasks Work with natural language processing (NLP) techniques to enable AI systems to search, retrieve, and synthesize information from structured and unstructured data sources Assist in designing and implementing data pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and APIs that 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-year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field Demonstrated experience with natural language processing (NLP), including a completed or in-progress NLP-focused capstone project Strong programming skills in Python and experience working with data using SQL Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), including prompt design, evaluation, or applied use cases Foundational understanding of data 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.