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AI Automation Engineer - Co-op

Recurly Broomfield, Colorado, United States

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Posted Jan 27, 2026

Role & seniority: AI Automation Engineer — Co-op (6 months), entry-level to early-career internship

Location & work type: Remote (US) or Broomfield, CO; 6-month co-op/internship

Stack/tools: Ruby or Python; APIs, scripting, data manipulation; prompt engineering with large language models (e.g., Claude, GPT); familiarity with workflow automation platforms; exposure to SQL, REST APIs, and cloud services (AWS/GCP) is a plus

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Build and maintain internal automation tools using modern AI capabilities

  • Design and refine prompts for large language models to power internal applications

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities; integrate AI solutions with existing systems; document work and participate in code reviews

Must-have skills

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

  • Proficiency in Ruby or Python (APIs, scripting, data manipulation)

  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLMs

  • Strong problem-solving, clear communication, and self-directed, remote work capability

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with workflow automation platforms or internal tooling

  • Familiarity with SQL, REST APIs, or cloud services (AWS, GCP)

  • Open-source contributions or portfolio; prior software internship/co-op

Full Description

AI Automation Engineer — Co-op

Location: Remote (US) or Broomfield, CO

Duration: 6 months About Recurly Recurly is a leading subscription billing and revenue management platform trusted by thousands of brands to manage millions of subscribers worldwide. Our platform powers the subscription economy by helping businesses launch, scale, and optimize their recurring revenue. About the Role We're looking for a curious, driven AI Automation Engineer Co-op to join our AI transformation efforts. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to design and build internal tools and workflow automations that improve how Recurly teams operate. You'll get hands-on experience applying AI and automation to solve real business problems — from streamlining repetitive processes to building intelligent assistants that help employees work more effectively. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing practical skills at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI. What You'll Do Build and maintain internal automation tools using modern AI capabilities Design and refine prompts for large language models to power internal applications Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to identify automation opportunities Integrate AI-powered solutions with existing internal systems and workflows Document your work and contribute to team knowledge sharing Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and engineering practices What We're Looking For Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field Proficiency in Ruby or Python, including experience with APIs, scripting, and data manipulation Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and working with large language models (e.g., Claude, GPT, or similar) Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action Clear communication skills — you can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Self-directed with the ability to manage your time effectively in a remote environment Nice to Have Experience with workflow automation platforms or internal tooling Familiarity with SQL, REST APIs, or cloud services (AWS, GCP) Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio of personal projects Previous internship or co-op experience in a software engineering role Recurly is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law. Recurly is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at talent@recurly.com

AIAutomationRubyPythonAPIsScriptingData ManipulationPrompt EngineeringLarge Language ModelsProblem-SolvingCommunicationSelf-DirectedWorkflow AutomationSQLREST APIsCloud Servicesmulti-location

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