AI & Platform Engineering Intern (OJT)

About the Role

Ocean Tide is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and boutique BPO serving clients across cybersecurity, talent operations, and managed IT. We build and operate our own internal platforms to run the business — and that's exactly what you'll be working on.

We're looking for an upper-level or graduate CS/AI student to complete their OJT hours on live production systems.

Not tutorials. Not sandboxes. Real platforms. Real users. Real code.

What You'll Do

AI & Data

• Build and test AI-assisted workflows using Claude API and LLM tooling
• Analyze platform data — pipeline metrics, scoring distributions, usage patterns
• Develop structured reports for operations and investor-facing analytics
• Help improve AI scoring and analysis features in production

Platform QA

• Execute structured test cases across our SaaS platforms
• Log bugs with precision — screenshots, steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual
• Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub) on real features
• GitHub repo management — Issues, PRs, branch hygiene

Security (Optional Track)

• Security scanning and code review using Semgrep and Gitleaks
• Real-world exposure to cybersecurity tooling
• Direct preparation for CompTIA Security+ and beyond

Who We're Looking For

• 3rd or 4th year, or graduate student in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field at a Philippine university
• Genuine depth in at least one area: AI/ML, software engineering, data analysis, or cybersecurity
• Works independently — figures things out before asking
• Strong written English for technical documentation and async communication
• Reliable internet + laptop capable of running a browser and VS Code

Strongly preferred

• Graduate-level AI coursework or research (UP, DLSU, Ateneo, UST, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Laravel, Python, JavaScript, or SQL
• Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI application development
• GitHub portfolio or projects you can show us

What You'll Get

• OJT hours fully credited — we coordinate directly with your school's OJT office
• Real production experience across a multi-platform AI and SaaS ecosystem
• Hands-on LLM and AI development workflow exposure
• Portfolio pieces with your name on them
• Direct mentorship from a 25-year enterprise technology veteran
• OT Alumni digital badge upon completion
• LinkedIn recommendation (performance-based)
• Priority consideration for paid roles as we grow

Work Arrangement

• 100% remote — Philippines
• Flexible hours within PH business hours (8 AM – 6 PM PHT)
• Daily async check-in via Microsoft Teams
• Weekly 15-minute 1-on-1 with supervisor (camera on)
• Hours logged in OT employment portal

How to Apply

Apply at oceantide.ai/careers

Upload your resume and record a 60-second video intro (Loom or Vimeo). Tell us who you are, what you're studying, and one thing you've built or want to build. No cover letter needed.

We run every resume through our own AI platform. Best submissions get a response within 5 business days.