Careers
Join us to build the future of in-store retail.
Are you a talented, self-motivated college student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in AI? Onki, an ambitious early-stage startup led by former big-tech senior innovators, is building AI sales associates that make in-person shopping smarter — and we’re looking for top performers to join us.
What You'll Gain
Real work, real mentorship, real portfolio.
Real-world experience
Work in applied retail AI — making in-person shopping more engaging for consumers and more productive for retailers and brands.
Skill development
Gain practical experience in your area of expertise — AI, reinforcement/machine learning, computer vision, engineering, financial analysis, UX, decision science, or market research.
Mentorship from former big tech innovators
Work closely with and learn from senior managers and innovators who have led major initiatives at top tech companies.
Career boost
Build an impressive portfolio of real work accomplishment that will make you stand out in competitive fields like big tech, consulting, and startups.
Network access & recommendations
Earn strong recommendations and access to our extensive network, including leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and other leading organizations.
Program Details
Highly selective, by design.
As an early-stage startup pushing the boundaries of AI in retail, we run a highly selective interview process. We only select candidates who are already performing at or very close to the level of typical college recruits at top organizations — our goal is to make you significantly more competitive than your peer new grads, and meaningfully enhance your career prospects.
Our current and past interns include students and recent grads from Stanford, Columbia, The University of Chicago, UPenn, Duke, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Maryland, WPI, and others.
- Career development — this unpaid internship program is designed to refine your skills and provide real-world experience. High achievers receive referrals to top tech companies or consulting firms for hiring consideration.
- Tailored projects — work on assignments aligned with your interests, whether in technology development, retail AI, finance/venture capital, or marketing strategy.
- Flexible schedule — a minimum of 300 hours part-time over 20–30 weeks during the school year (10–20 hrs/week), or full-time over 10–15 weeks during school breaks.
- Location — NYC, Seattle, or Remote.
Current Open Roles
Find where you fit.
How to apply.
We evaluate candidates on a rolling basis. We welcome applications from all junior/senior/graduate students and recent alums, including international students. Candidates who pass the resume screening generally go through 2 rounds of 45-minute interviews, with the potential for a 1–2 hour homework assignment.
Life at Onki
A look at how we work.
A quick clip of standup calls showing work and interactions across our business, CV, and LLM teams.