Software Development Intern - Knowledge Graphs & Artificial Intelligence, Summer 2025

Location US-Remote
ID 2024-1648
Category
Information Technology
Position Type
Intern
Remote
Yes

 

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

Your Opportunity

As a Software Development Intern, you’ll work on the frontlines of academic data innovation and focus on improving the EBSCO Scholarly Graph (ESG) for academic libraries. You will collaborate with a software architect to design and implement AI-based strategies for entity reconciliation by connecting faculty and researcher profiles in FOLIO, an open-source library platform, with ESG profiles. You’ll also contribute to future planning to reconcile unique identifiers like ORCID and Wikidata IDs. This role is ideal for those eager to dive into AI-based data matching and knowledge graph technology to enhance library services. This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories) 

What You'll Do

  • Assist in designing an AI-based reconciliation system for graph entities, helping improve connections between disparate systems 
  • Document reconciliation processes and workflows to support ongoing quality improvement 
  • Learn and apply Agile principles, contributing to an iterative and collaborative development process 
  • Contribute to open and closed source software development projects 
  • Maintain and enhance Knowledge Graph services, implementing software updates and fixes 
  • Update bibliographic data models to improve quality and interoperability of Linked Data 
  • Validate data transformation rules for accuracy and reliability 
  • Work alongside other software engineers to evaluate technology and consistently apply best practices for design, coding standards, performance, security, delivery, and maintainability 

 

Your Team 
 

You will be welcomed as a member of the Resource Management & Access team (a team of about 40 people) and the larger software development organization.” Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work life balance working remotely offers. There will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as a Software Development Intern and your development and career growth at EIS. 

About You

Actively enrolled in a degree granting program, either graduate or undergraduate 

 

What Sets You Apart 

  • Hands-on experience with Neo4J, Amazon Neptune, or other graph databases is beneficial but not required 
  • Foundational knowledge of software development, data structures, and algorithms; familiarity with knowledge graphs and big data technologies is a plus 
  • Experience or coursework in data science, data integration, or machine learning, especially for entity resolution tasks 
  • An interest in using AI and data science to solve complex problems in scholarly and Linked Data 
  • Experience with web technologies and frameworks like Next.js is a plus 

 

Our Offer to You 

  • Hands-on experience with Linked Data, software development tools, and processes 
  • Support for your professional growth and development while empowering you for a successful start to your career 
  • Have the chance to work on real business challenges and gain valuable experience 
  • Competitive Hourly Rate 
  • Regular feedback and coaching on your performance 
  • As part of the EIS Summer Intern Program, interns enjoy a dedicated intern orientation program starting on June 10th and experience the benefits of joining a cohort and participating in enrichment events with fellow interns across the company. To learn more about the EIS Summer Internship Program, please visit - https://www.ebsco.com/about/internship-opportunities 

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location.

EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including:  

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible spending accounts  
-Retirement Savings Plan
-Paid Parental Leave 
-Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) 
-Mentoring program 
And much more! Check it out here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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