Founder Associate Intern – AI solution

About This OpportunityThis is not a typical internship. As a Founder Associate, you will work directly with our founding team to architect and build AI systems that process complex financial data at scale. Your contributions will directly impact products used by analysts at premier investment firms including Blackstone, and will be instrumental as we scale our platform across Southeast Asian markets.We are building technology that competes with established financial giants. We are looking for team members who have the confidence to challenge industry incumbents and the conviction to believe that a better solution is possible.LocationMalaysia | HybridResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and optimizing financial modeling solutions leveraging state-of-the-art generative AI capabilities to deliver real-time data intelligenceAssist in design, architect, and implement critical features for our production AI platformCollaborate with founding team members on high-impact technical initiativesContribute to product decisions and technical strategy discussionsRequirementsTechnical FoundationCurrently pursuing Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or quantitative field at a top-tier institutionProgramming fundamentals (Python strongly preferred)Demonstrated ability to build real-world applications or contribute to meaningful technical projectsUnderstanding of software engineering best practices and system design principlesThe Mindset We're Looking ForIntellectual Confidence: You're not intimidated by complex problems or established players. You believe great solutions come from first-principles thinking, not following convention.Builder's Courage: You're willing to challenge industry giants and question the status quo. You see "that's how it's always been done" as an invitation to innovate.Competitive Drive: You're motivated by the challenge of building something that can compete with—and surpass—billion-dollar incumbents.Resilience: You understand that disrupting established industries requires persistence, adaptability, and the ability to learn from setbacks.Smalt AI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.If you believe you're the right fit and want to take on this challenge, email me directly at ethan@smalt.ai