AI Solutions Intern

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we're so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The AI Solutions Intern at Tandem is also responsible for:

• Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of AIfocused proofofconcept solutions.
• Contribute to software components, services, or integrations supporting AI experimentation.
• Assist with integrating internal systems, APIs, and data sources to enable AIdriven workflows.
• Support the evaluation and comparison of AI models and services available within Microsoft Azure, including models beyond OpenAIbased offerings.
• Contribute to internal documentation, diagrams, and technical notes capturing findings, architecture options, and lessons learned.
• Participate in experimentation related to prompt design, AI behavior evaluation, and response quality analysis.
• Contribute to internal documentation, diagrams, and technical notes capturing findings, architecture options, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Software team using standard development workflows and tooling (e.g., GitHub, issue tracking, code reviews).
• Participate in team meetings, design discussions, and agile ceremonies as appropriate.
• Ensure assigned work follows company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, security, and regulatory requirements.
• AI capabilities that support software development or IT operations
• Internal AI assistants that surface company policies, learning content, or product information
• Integration or extension of existing internal tools, such as Tandem's EAK support bot
• Exploration of agentbased or orchestrated AI architectures composed of specialized AI agents

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

This role is on-site at our Del Mar (HQ) office due to the nature of the work involved. This position will work Monday - Friday.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational understanding of software development concepts (through coursework, projects, or prior internships).
• Familiarity with APIs and servicebased architecture, headless design, microservices, etc.
• Exposure to source control and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git/GitHub).
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, including large language models and applied AI systems.
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment with different AI approaches, tools, and architectures.
• Familiarity with or interest in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly in an evolving technical environment.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with guidance and mentorship.
• Academic, personal, or internship experience working on software or technical projects.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Prior experience with AI, cloud services, or automation preferred, but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00 hour. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate's location and the overall job market.

Please note that is a temporary position. As a temporary employee you will be employed through a staff agency partner. Benefits during your temporary assignment may be provided by the staffing agency. Access to Tandem sponsored benefits is contingent upon conversion from temporary to regular full-time status. Conversion is determined based upon business need and job performance.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don't meet 100% of a job description's criteria - maybe you're feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.