What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Hackathon position at HCLTech?
Role: AI Presales Hackathon Participant
Location : Frisco, TX
Type: Hackathon / Short-term Project
Duration: 3 months
About the Hackathon
We are hosting an exciting hackathon focused on AI for Industries such as Manufacturing, Utilties and Oil&Gas , where technology meets business strategy. This event is designed for students passionate about Gen-AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, Robotics and business solutions who want to showcase their skills in solving real-world challenges.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate in teams to design AI-driven solutions for Industries.
Present your solution to industry experts and AI leaders.
Who We’re Looking For
Students who are (undergraduate or graduate) with interest in:
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Agentic AI
Data Analytics
Business Strategy & Technology Consulting
Available for a full time role after 3 months
Mandatory Skills
Strong understanding of LLMs, agentic workflows, and AI capabilities.
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with LLM-based frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel).
Hands-on experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Understanding of agentic workflows, tool calling, and memory/state management.
Familiarity with prompt engineering and chain-of-thought reasoning.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team and think creatively.
Additional Skills
Knowledge of MLOps and deployment pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
Experience with multi-agent systems or agent simulation environments.
Exposure to GenAI models (text-to-image, code generation, etc.).
Understanding of ethical AI principles and bias mitigation.
Why Join?
Gain real-world exposure to presales processes and AI applications.
Network with industry professionals and hiring managers.
Opportunity for career advancement in AI roles.