Fall 2026 Co-op - AI Developer

Fall 2026 Co-op - AI Developer

We’re looking for a motivated Fall 2026 Co-op - AI Developer to build a simple but powerful internal AI tool for our design and research teams. The tool will help us query our user research reports and analyze design concepts by layering AI API capabilities into a front-end tool design.  

This is a hands-on opportunity to work end-to-end to build and launch a real internal tool that makes an immediate impact on how we leverage user research within our design organization.  

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2026 Fall Co-op Program will run from July 13 -December 11, 2026
• Location: Burlington, MA or Benton Harbor, MI
• Full-time; 40 hours per week 
• Monday-Friday 
• 8:00am until 5:00pm 
• Hybrid 

As a Design Engineering Co-op you will:

• Develop a lightweight application (chat UI + file upload)
• Integrate with OpenAI APIs (Chat/Assistants, File Search, Vision)
• Build a workflow to let teammates: 
  • Upload research reports, data, audio or video recordings, transcriptions, CSVs, and images
  • Ask questions (e.g., “Do we have any verbatims about the water tank location?” 
  • Get answers with citations from the uploaded sources 
  • Receive generative ai feedback on images/design images grounded in past research
• Implement simple filters (e.g., persona, date range, product area, insight type [review, verbatim, observed behavior, etc.]). 
• Ensure the tool is easy, intuitive, and low-friction for non-technical teammates. 
• Document your work so the team can extend/maintain it. 

Elements of the KDP 2026 Co-op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment 
• Receive mentor support for your professional development 
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders 
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting 
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department,and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business 

• $31.00/ hour 
• Paid bi-weekly 
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment 

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar)
• Comfortable with backend basics (Node.js or Python—Flask/FastAPI)
• Familiarity with APIs and JSON data handling
• Bonus: Exposure to AI/ML concepts (embeddings, vector databases) or willingness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication—able to explain technical ideas to non-technical teammates
  

Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States. 

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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.