AI R&D Intern

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact:

Join OpenText's new European Cloud and AI Innovation Hub! Our Cork-based innovation hub focuses on next-generation AI, sovereign data, cloud innovation, cybersecurity automation, operational intelligence, and regulatory-ready technology solutions that support clients across Europe and beyond. As an AI R Intern, you'll collaborate with developers, architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to develop, test, and evaluate emerging technologies.

This internship will contribute to initiatives spanning Agentic AI, Sovereign Data, Telemetry\& Observability, Cybersecurity Automation, Cloud Technologies, and European regulatory frameworks while gaining experience in a global enterprise environment. If you have a strong interest in AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, software development, or emerging technologies, we would love to hear from you!

This internship is open to third year students as part of your degree program. This opportunity will require you to work from our Cork City centre office location to participate in the full innovation lifecycle; from research and experimentation through prototyping, validation, and enterprise application.

Don't worry if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We're looking for curious, motivated individuals who are excited to learn and grow, with the ability to contribute to meaningful technology innovation at OpenText.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or related field.
• Support projects involving Agentic AI, Generative AI, AI orchestration, workflow automation, telemetry, observability, cybersecurity analytics, and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with development research, product, and business teams on applied innovation initiatives.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate emerging AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data technologies and build prototypes, proof-of-concepts, automation tools, and technical demonstrations.
• Gather, analyze, and document technical and business requirements to support solution development.
• Conduct research on sovereign cloud architectures, secure data platforms, automation frameworks, AI-driven insights, and technology solutions to regulatory constraints.
• Create technical documentation, architectural diagrams, presentations, and stakeholder-ready recommendations.
• Present findings, project outcomes, and lessons learned to technical and business audiences.
• Contribute to university partnerships, applied research projects, and innovation ecosystem initiatives, where applicable.

You're Great At:

• Working with Generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, prompt engineering, or workflow automation.
• Working with APIs, databases, analytics tools, or software development projects through coursework, research, or personal initiatives.
• Programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Applying analytical and problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges.
• Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Showing curiosity, initiative, creativity, and a willingness to innovate.

One Last Thing:

OpenText is committed to fostering innovation, developing emerging talent, and creating opportunities for students to contribute to the next generation of enterprise technology solutions. OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. AI is a central pillar of OpenText’s innovation strategy. It enables differentiated product experiences, intelligent automation, trusted enterprise decisioning, and new forms of client value across our global portfolio.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.