Summer Trainee, GenAI Engineer

KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI)is where the magic happens at KONE. It's where we combine the physical world - escalators and elevators - with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to shape the future of the industry with new technologies and sustainable innovations. 

The GenAI Lighthouse team within KTI consists of innovators and problem solvers committed to empowering KONE with the capabilities of GenAI. We collaborate closely with KONE's business teams to identify and address their needs, utilizing GenAI to develop solutions that are both pioneering and practical. Our objective is to drive innovation and efficiency, thereby enabling KONE to maintain its leadership position in the industry. 

We are now looking for a  

Summer Trainee, GenAI Engineer  

For the GenAI Lighthouse team in Espoo 

Are you fascinated by the potential of Generative AI to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions? As a GenAI Engineer Trainee in KONE's GenAI Lighthouse team, you will dive deep into the latest AI technologies to design and develop applications that transform the way we work. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build prototypes and scalable solutions that empower KONE to maintain its leadership in innovation. 

The position is based in Espoo, with the possibility of conducting some work remotely. We are seeking a student to work for three months between May and September 2025, depending on availability and preference.   

You will love this position if: 

• You're thrilled by the opportunity to work on innovative projects that merge AI with impactful real-world applications. 
• You enjoy working across the full technology stack, from database design to front-end development. 
• You're eager to collaborate with designers, data scientists, and business teams to deliver polished and practical solutions. 

We hope you have: 

• Currently in your third year or higher of university studies, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field. 

• Project experience in programming languages Python, and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) 

• A strong grasp of version-control concepts such as experience with Git, Continuous Integration/Continuous deployment (CI/CD), Docker and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) frameworks. 

• An understanding of foundational AI concepts, including NLP (natural language processing), computer vision, or similar. 

• An interest in Generative AI technologies like GPT models, fine-tuning, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). 

• Strong analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to experiment and iterate quickly. 

• Excellent English communication skills, with strong collaboration abilities to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. 

What We Offer: 

• A chance to work with state-of-the-art AI technologies at a globally recognized industry leader.  

• Mentorship from seasoned experts and hands-on experience developing real-world AI solutions. 

• A dynamic and collaborative environment that values your ideas, creativity, and innovative experiments. 

• The opportunity to shape the future of urban mobility through groundbreaking projects that make a real-world impact. 

Ready to join us and shape the future of cities? Apply now to be part of KONE's journey of innovation and excellence! 

If you think this could be an inspiring challenge for the summer, please tell more about yourself, your availability during the summer and why you are interested in this specific role and submit your CV and application letter together with copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs by the latest, January 31, 2025.  

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Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti.

Lue lisää www.kone.com/careers