[Remote] IT / AI Development Intern

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MIRA Safety is offering an IT / AI Development Intern position that provides hands-on experience in full-stack development and AI integration. The intern will work on projects related to AI-powered tools and e-commerce applications, collaborating with senior engineers to gain exposure to modern tech stacks and agile workflows. Responsibilities Assist in developing and enhancing e-commerce platforms using Shopify Liquid, Petite Vue, TailwindCSS, and Vite Support integration of AI-powered features using APIs and prompt engineering Contribute to REST API development and third-party API integrations Help with database tasks including CRUD operations, indexing, and authentication in PostgreSQL/Supabase Participate in creating data dashboards and analytics tools Test and debug features using automated testing tools Follow secure coding practices and version control workflows Skills Stable internet and personal equipment Commitment of 20 hours/week (flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments) Participation in the program is designed to enhance professional skills Assist in developing and enhancing e-commerce platforms using Shopify Liquid, Petite Vue, TailwindCSS, and Vite Support integration of AI-powered features using APIs and prompt engineering Contribute to REST API development and third-party API integrations Help with database tasks including CRUD operations, indexing, and authentication in PostgreSQL/Supabase Participate in creating data dashboards and analytics tools Test and debug features using automated testing tools Follow secure coding practices and version control workflows Submit Resume + Cover Letter specifying your area of interest Complete the Culture Index Survey Attend interviews with HR At least one major project contribution in your assigned department Internship Completion Report summarizing your learning and contributions JavaScript (ES6+) and a modern UI framework (Vue 3/Nuxt 3 or React/Next.js) Node.js with Fastify or Express Shopify Liquid theme development React Native (Expo) for mobile development REST API design and integration PostgreSQL/Supabase (CRUD, indexing, auth) JSON/CSV data parsing GA4 or Shopify data exports Prompt engineering and AI API integration PDF parsing/generation Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts Embedding strategies and vector databases (pgvector) Redis (caching, sessions) Vercel Edge Functions / Supabase Edge Functions Docker for local development CI/CD workflows with automated testing Playwright, Vitest, or Jest for testing Map rendering (Leaflet, Mapbox) Cron jobs and data diffing Environment secrets management and input sanitization Feature flagging tools Benefits Real-world project experience through guided, hands-on development work Portfolio development by contributing to projects that can be showcased in professional presentations Recommendation letter upon successful completion of the internship program Career networking opportunities through collaboration with industry professionals Eligibility for an advanced paid internship after program completion, based on performance and business needs Completion of Harvard CS50’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python valued at $299 (company-sponsored, certificate included) Weekly mentorship sessions Guided onboarding with pre-built scaffolds, templates, and code examples Exposure to professional GitHub workflows, agile development, and real production systems Company Overview MIRA Safety is a maker of gas masks and personal protection equipment for the military, law enforcement, and civil defense. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is