AI Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time. 

DriveTime is the nation’s largest privately owned used car retailer and finance company, known for leveraging data and technology to redefine the car-buying experience. Our AI and machine learning teams are pushing the boundaries of innovation, using large language models (LLMs) and automation to optimize decision-making, enhance customer interactions, and streamline business operations.

We’re looking for a passionate AI Engineering Intern to join our team, working on cutting-edge AI solutions powered by Python and LLMs. If you’re excited about AI, eager to experiment with state-of-the-art models, and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

The AI Engineering Intern will assist in:

• Work with large language models (LLMs) to build, fine-tune, and deploy AI-powered applications that improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Develop Python-based AI solutions for NLP, chatbot automation, and data-driven insights.
• Optimize and scale AI models for real-world deployment in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business teams to apply AI in meaningful ways.
• Assist in preprocessing and managing large datasets for training and validation.
• Stay ahead of AI trends and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our AI capabilities.

So what are we looking for:

• A mind for the details. Okay, we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
• Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• Plays well with others.  You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.
• Organization and time management skills in spades.  You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.

The Specifics:

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s with a graduation date of December 2025 – May 2026
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• You have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Our internship program will be 11 weeks starting May 2025 to August 2025
• Accounting Internships will be based out of our Home Office in Dallas, TX
• You can expect a regular on-site schedule Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Relocation not provided for internship
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.).
• Knowledge of NLP, deep learning, and AI model fine-tuning techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• A strong passion for AI and an eagerness to explore the latest advancements.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter.

• Not Just Coffee Runs.  We’re talking real world experience. You’ll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
• Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.
• Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.
• Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.
• Gratitude is Green.  Out Internship Program is paid, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!