Software Engineer Intern

Pearson Digital and Technology Internship Program

Location: Durham, NC

Why join Pearson's intern program?

Pearson is the world's learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; we're shaping the future of teaching and learning.

We're looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products used by students like you.

As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You'll be assigned to a team and work on real-life projects that bring our qualification delivery and services to life. Support in the role in job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You'll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 10-week program.

We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our products reflect the people we serve - our teachers and learners.

What Does the Internship Program Offer?

Successful candidates will spend 10 weeks working with our Technology teams.

You will be paid for the duration of your internship. The internship begins on Monday, June 2 nd and ends Friday, August 8 th .

Pearson's PAICE (Pearson AI Content Ecosystem) platform under Digital & Technology group is seeking a software developer intern to support platform API team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in GenAI technology (LLMs - OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Agentic Frameworks like AutoGen/Semantic Kernal/CrewAI) and contribute to content generation workflows.

Job Description

As aContent GenAI Intern, you will have the chance to join our PAICE platform's content api team for the summer. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in R&D in the fields of AI/ML, GenAI (LLMs, Agentic Frameworks and patterns like MCP - model context protocols) technologies, all while contributing to critical projects focused on accelerating content generation workflows.

What does the 10-weeks involve?

During the 10-week internship, you will get an opportunity to contribute to adding new features to projects in production by deploying cutting edge AI/ML, GenAI technologies.

To name a specific work streams 1) Build Agents that are tasked with "Data Conversion" activities - Build an agentic based workflow that coverts ePUB/PDF file into PAICE native format 2) Build API Agent that generates and validates Rest API contracts based on use case.

In addition, to demonstrate capabilities, you will get an opportunity to build UI using React framework.

This position operates in hybrid mode: MON and FRI - Remote. TUE-WED-THU in-person at Page Road, Durham, NC office.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Information Science / Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Hands on experience with Python language is a must

• Prior experience building integrations with LLM's, building REST APIs using Fast API is a plus

• Prior experience building ML models and building agents with Agentic Frameworks is a plus

• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT.

• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills.

• Communicate equally clearly in writing, code, and speech.

• Graduation date of May 2026

• Must be able to work hybrid; in-person/remote at our Durham office for the entire 10-weeks

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.

Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: PROJECT/TEMPORARY WORKFORCE

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 19362

Req Type: Student