Job Description
The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for one
(1) AI & Full-Stack Development Intern to provide support to Digital &
Data Department in Lima, Peru.
About CIP: CIP is part
of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land,
and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share
science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber
crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia,
and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social,
and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social
and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture.
For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.
Training
activities:
Contribute to building features of a native Windows desktop client
written in Rust (GPUI): panels, editing surfaces, streaming views, settings,
and diagnostics.Support the implementation of document handling and format
fidelity: .docx, Markdown, and LaTeX, citations and bibliography, typesetting
pipelines, and faithful round-trips between formats.Contribute to extending a Python 3.12 multi-agent backend built
on LangGraph and LangChain and the surfaces through which researchers invoke it
and receive its results.Support the completion of the move to a self-contained
Windows installation, so the application installs and runs like any other
Windows program.Contribute to applied LLM engineering activities, including
prompt and model routing, retrieval-augmented generation over researchers' PDF
libraries, guardrails, and evaluation of agent output.Support the extension and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines on
GitHub Actions and the automated test suites.Document the work and collaborate with research teams
across CGIAR.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related
field.Ranked in the upper third of their faculty (mandatory
requirement).
Technical skills:
Strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript.
Knowledge of Rust, or solid experience in another
systems language (C++, Go, or C#) together with a demonstrated ability to learn
new languages quickly. (The desktop client is written in Rust and is a
substantial part of the codebase.)Demonstrated experience developing full-stack applications through
academic, personal, internship, or professional projects (APIs,
persistence, frontend, authentication).Familiarity with Git, code review, testing, and CI/CD
practices.Comfortable targeting Windows as a platform
(PowerShell, native packaging), not only Linux or macOS.Ability to document work clearly and follow structured
development processes.Awareness of responsible AI use: validation by
subject-matter experts, no confidential data in prompts, and disclosure of AI
assistance.Proficiency in
English and Spanish.
Desirable:
UX design skills:
interaction and interface design, onboarding, information hierarchy, and
accessibility. The users are scientists, not engineers.Knowledge with structured document formats and
editing: document models, editor frameworks, OOXML/.docx, LaTeX, Markdown,
or typesetting pipelines such as Pandoc or Typst.Hands-on experience
writing Rust in a real project, or familiarity with GPUI or another
native UI framework.Knowledge with LLM or agent frameworks (LangChain,
LangGraph, or equivalent), RAG, or prompt evaluation.Scientific Python
(pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels) and interest in research data.
Benefits
Why should you consider this opportunity?
CIP is a global and reputable international
organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving
nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers
farming and food systems in the developing world.CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership
that unites international organizations engaged in research about food
security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security,
improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural
resources.
What are we offering?
CIP provides the opportunity to work in a prestigious international
organization.Excellent working environment.
In and out buses for different routes in Lima
Comprehensive insurance coverage.
6 months-term agreements with possibility of renewal.
Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Please visit the
following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your cover
letter and a full C.V. along with your references (preferable recent
supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for
this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested
candidates to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The
deadline for the receipt of applications is XXX, 2026.
This position WILL NOT have contact with
children or vulnerable adults.
We look forward to receiving applications from
individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and
skills to our team. If you require specific accommodations for the selection
process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site
at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged
to apply.