Job Title: AI Development Intern
Reports To: Manager of Software Development
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Role Type: Full-Time Intern
Work Location: Corporate Headquarters – North Charleston, SC
Working Hours: Regular hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Company Summary: Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”) is a fast-growing convenience store and fuel operator dedicated to providing great service, fresh food, and a welcoming experience for every guest. Backed by strong growth and a people-first culture, Refuel offers team members the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and community. Whether in our stores, offices, or field operations, we empower employees to grow with us, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The Software Development Intern will support the internal development team by assisting with the design, development, testing, and documentation of software solutions that support business operations. This internship is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience working alongside experienced developers on active projects. Interns will gain exposure to modern development workflows, AI-assisted coding tools, and collaborative engineering practices while contributing meaningful work in a supportive, learning-focused environment. This role is ideal for students or early-career technologists who are curious, motivated, and eager to build practical software engineering skills using tools such as Replit, OpenAI Codex, and Claude Code.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of internal applications and services under the guidance of senior developers.
• Write, review, and debug code using modern programming languages and frameworks appropriate to the team’s tech stack.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (Replit, Codex, Claude Code) to accelerate learning, prototyping, and implementation.
• Participate in code reviews, team stand-ups, and technical discussions to learn best practices and team standards.
• Help test and validate software features, identify bugs, and document findings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including README files and basic design notes.
• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and translate them into working solutions.
• Follow established development processes, security guidelines, and coding standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Adhere to the Company’s established policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe all tasks that may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: An ideal candidate will have experience with or understanding of:
• Basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, control flow, functions, and object-oriented principles.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., C#, JavaScript, Python, or similar).
• Interest in or exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Replit, Codex, or Claude Code.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage time effectively.
On-the-job training and mentorship will be provided. Prior professional experience is not required._
Education and Experience: An ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Working environment and physical requirements:
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to remain stationary.
Travel:
• Must be able to travel up to 20%.
At-Will Employment: This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause.
EEO Statement: Refuel is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and team members. Refuel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any information based on genetic background, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression where a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior may not be stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects stated in this job description are not meant to be exhaustive. Additional job duties not listed here may be required. Further, the Company may change or add the job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects listed here at any time in its sole and final discretion.
Version Date: 3/10/2026
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Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday