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We have an exciting opportunity for an AI Developer Intern at our Merriam, KS office. In this hands-on, project-based role, you will be embedded with one of our business functions to co-develop an AI-assisted application that empowers the team's day-to-day work, including departments like Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. You will use modern AI-assisted development tooling (VS Code with frontier models such as Claude Opus and GPT) to design, build, deploy, and support a focused application end-to-end over a 8-10-week engagement.
About us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the sponsoring Seaboard department to understand a business problem, define scope, and translate requirements into a working application.
- Design, build, test, deploy, and support a project-scoped application using AI-assisted development workflows in VS Code with frontier LLMs (e.g., Claude Opus, GPT).
- Apply prompt engineering, retrieval, and (where appropriate) contained/private LLM patterns to deliver solutions that are accurate, secure, and maintainable.
- Develop in Python and other relevant CS languages; integrate with internal data sources, APIs, and lightweight front-end interfaces as needed.
- Document the solution (architecture, setup, usage, and handoff notes) so that the sponsoring department and IT can support it after the engagement.
- Demonstrate progress through regular check-ins, demos, and a final presentation to the project mentor and stakeholders.
- Provide and receive feedback in line with APEX Program requirements.
- Operate within Seaboard's data, security, and acceptable-use guidelines for AI tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university, as a Junior or Senior standing in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field (dual majors welcome).
- Completion coursework in AI, Computer Science, Deep Learning, and/or Large Language Models.
- Working proficiency in Python and at least one other core programming language.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern IDE workflows, including VS Code.
- Exposure to applied AI / LLM projects (coursework or personal projects acceptable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Prior internship or applied project experience in industry or retail problem-solving contexts.
- Experience with one or more of: data analytics, algorithm development, spatial/geospatial work, contained or private LLM builds, RAG pipelines, lightweight web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit), or cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Comfort working with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude/Opus, GPT) as a development partner.
SCHEDULE
- 8-10 Week Internship Commitment with working hours within regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM in office in Mission, KS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for an AI Developer Intern at our Merriam, KS office. In this hands-on, project-based role, you will be embedded with one of our business functions to co-develop an AI-assisted application that empowers the team's day-to-day work, including departments like Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. You will use modern AI-assisted development tooling (VS Code with frontier models such as Claude Opus and GPT) to design, build, deploy, and support a focused application end-to-end over a 8-10-week engagement.
About us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the sponsoring Seaboard department to understand a business problem, define scope, and translate requirements into a working application.
- Design, build, test, deploy, and support a project-scoped application using AI-assisted development workflows in VS Code with frontier LLMs (e.g., Claude Opus, GPT).
- Apply prompt engineering, retrieval, and (where appropriate) contained/private LLM patterns to deliver solutions that are accurate, secure, and maintainable.
- Develop in Python and other relevant CS languages; integrate with internal data sources, APIs, and lightweight front-end interfaces as needed.
- Document the solution (architecture, setup, usage, and handoff notes) so that the sponsoring department and IT can support it after the engagement.
- Demonstrate progress through regular check-ins, demos, and a final presentation to the project mentor and stakeholders.
- Provide and receive feedback in line with APEX Program requirements.
- Operate within Seaboard's data, security, and acceptable-use guidelines for AI tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university, as a Junior or Senior standing in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field (dual majors welcome).
- Completion coursework in AI, Computer Science, Deep Learning, and/or Large Language Models.
- Working proficiency in Python and at least one other core programming language.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern IDE workflows, including VS Code.
- Exposure to applied AI / LLM projects (coursework or personal projects acceptable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Prior internship or applied project experience in industry or retail problem-solving contexts.
- Experience with one or more of: data analytics, algorithm development, spatial/geospatial work, contained or private LLM builds, RAG pipelines, lightweight web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit), or cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Comfort working with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude/Opus, GPT) as a development partner.
SCHEDULE
- 8-10 Week Internship Commitment with working hours within regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM in office in Mission, KS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Developer Relations
Document your technical communication portfolio
Assemble code samples, recorded talks, written tutorials, and community contributions before approaching host employers. DevRel roles require demonstrated public-facing output, and your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to those deliverable types.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S., the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant work experience, you qualify for the Trainee category, which allows up to 18 months of authorized stay.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned DevRel roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Developer Relations positions at U.S. companies that have hosted international exchange visitors. Targeting employers with prior J-1 experience shortens onboarding time and reduces friction when your designated sponsor contacts their HR team.
Verify your role qualifies under the right occupational group
USCIS and designated sponsors classify DevRel under technology or communications occupational groups on the DS-2019 training plan. Cross-reference your specific duties against O*NET profiles to confirm alignment before your sponsor finalizes the program category.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
The host company must co-sign the formal training plan and designate a supervisor before your sponsor can issue the DS-2019. Raise this requirement in your first HR conversation so a last-minute refusal doesn't delay your program start date.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Some nationals are subject to the J-1 two-year home residency requirement based on their country's skills list or government funding. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor early, as this requirement affects whether you can change to H-1B or green card status later.
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Find Developer Relations JobsDeveloper Relations J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Developer Relations role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the most common fit for post-graduation DevRel professionals, covering structured on-the-job training in technology or communications fields for up to 18 months. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program abroad, the Intern category applies instead and is limited to 12 months. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category based on your education and work history.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a DevRel position?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your hiring company is the host organization. The host must cooperate with the sponsor by signing the training plan, but the sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. companies open to hosting a J-1 Developer Relations professional?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Developer Relations roles at U.S. employers that have experience working with international exchange visitors. Targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting experience matters because those teams already understand the DS-2019 co-signing process and the training plan requirements, which reduces the chance of a host declining at the offer stage.
What does the J-1 training plan require for a DevRel role?
The training plan must describe specific learning objectives tied to your DevRel duties, such as developer community engagement, API documentation, conference speaking, or open-source contribution. It must include phase-by-phase milestones, a named supervisor, and signatures from both the host employer and the designated sponsor. Generic job descriptions do not satisfy the plan requirements.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my DevRel J-1 program?
Yes. If your home country appears on the DOL Skills List or your program was funded by a government or international organization, you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you cannot change status to H-1B, L-1, or certain immigrant visas from within the U.S. without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.
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