AI Development Intern (Unpaid)

Nu • Remote (LA, NYC, SF preferred) • Unpaid Educational Internship • 20-40 hrs/week About Nu We’re on a mission to help great digital media orgs thrive in a world where AI search has disrupted discovery and social platforms command such a large share of attention. Our first product, TEND, is a platform for multiplying the reach and scale of premium content. TEND automagically transforms content (article, video, podcast) into a dozen new, native, platform-perfect assets to reach audiences where they are spending time. The Opportunity This is an educational internship designed for students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience building AI-powered tools at an early-stage startup. You'll work directly with our founders, learning to develop with modern AI tools while contributing to TEND's core functionality. What You'll Learn  Leveraging AI coding assistants and LLMs for real development workflows including Claude Code, Codex, Agentic setup, MCPs and skills.  Building production applications using Python, React, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, and FastAPI Designing information flows and understanding LLM capabilities and limitations  Working with automation platforms (n8n, Zapier, Make) and API integrations Git workflows, code review processes, and collaborative development How early-stage startups ship products and iterate quickly What We're Looking For Demonstrated ability to use AI tools for development (show us what you've built) Basic understanding of GitHub and version control Familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering concepts  Curiosity about automation tools and API integrations Willingness to both teach and learn—we're adopting new tools constantly Current student or recent graduate eager to gain startup experience Program Structure This internship is structured around your learning. You'll participate in weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions with founders, regular co-teaching sessions where the team shares new discoveries, and hands-on project work with direct feedback. The 3-month program may lead to a full-time role based on mutual fit. Details Duration: 3 months Hours: 20-40 hours/week, flexible schedule Location: Remote with occasional in-person collaboration (LA, NYC, SF preferred) Team: You'll work alongside 2 founders and a network of industry advisors How to Apply Submit your resume and examples of work you're proud of—GitHub projects, apps you've built with AI tools, or anything that shows your capabilities. Our process includes two interviews with founders and a small take-home project.