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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

We are seeking a talented and motivated graduate level summer intern to join our dynamic and innovative Software Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will have an opportunity to directly influence our technical roadmap by exploring, evaluating and piloting cutting-edge Gen-AI solutions to accelerate software testing and optimize, quality assurance.

This is a paid internship, Monday- Friday, (40 hours per week). Our Summer Internship Program is typically 10 weeks. The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour.

As an Intern within our team, you will dive into emerging concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol (MCP). You will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience with data-driven quality assurance, and deliver impactful, production-ready recommendations.

Required skills:

+ Python Proficiency: Strong foundation in Python for script automation and integrating with popular AI frameworks.

+ Generative AI Fundamentals: Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and the mechanics of model evaluation.

+ RAG Architecture: Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts, specifically how to connect LLMs to external data sources.

+ Self-Motivated Problem Solving: Ability to take a project from initial concept to pilot deployment with minimal supervision.

+ Effective Communication: Ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for the team’s long-term roadmap.

Preferred skills:

+ Industry Awareness: Actively stays updated with emerging AI research and tools (e.g., following latest releases from Anthropic, OpenAI, or AWS).

+ Adaptability: Proven ability for quickly learning new technologies and experimentation using software and automation.

+ Modern QA Frameworks: Familiarity with standard automation tools like Pytest, Playwright, or Selenium to integrate AI solutions into existing pipelines.

Additional Details:

+ The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “ **@** **phil.frb.org** ” domain or through the Workday system “ **[email protected]** ”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .

+ We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.

+ We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected].

+ All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review theBank's Employee Code of Conduct (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/-/media/frbp/assets/institutional/careers/Full-Code-of-Conduct-with-Appendices-A-and-B.pdf) to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

+ You will be required to complete a background investigation including drug testing as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be drug screened for the presence of marijuana. Any hiring decision based on a background investigation will be made following an individualized assessment that is job-related and consistent with business necessity and applicable law . Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.

+ All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.

+ Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.

+ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.

+ **By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity.**

+ Learn moreabout (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/about-us) the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more aboutworking (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/careers) for the Philly Fed.

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Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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