AI Deployment Engineering Internship

Department: Interplay

Location: New York

Employment Type: FullTime

LOCATION

New York, NY, USA

(Hybrid work - required to be in office 2-3 days/week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated Intern with a strong engineering background and fullstack AI development experience to join our team for Spring/Summer. This role mandates staying up to date on the cutting edge of technologies and market dynamics, building and deploying AI systems, , analyzing trends, and supporting our investment decisions in the AI space. The ideal candidate is passionate about artificial intelligence, has a deep understanding of machine learning and related technologies, and is eager to apply their technical expertise in a fast-paced VC environment. They may even have a portfolio of projects that demonstrate their ability to broadly apply and understand multi-agent systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies, trends, and market dynamics.

• Analyze the technical feasibility and innovation potential of AI-driven startups.

• Build and implement AI models/tools to help make our organization more efficient.

• Engage with AI communities, startups, and industry experts to stay ahead of the latest advancements.

WHO YOU ARE

• A self starter and motivated to learn.

• A problem solver and someone who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.

• A swiss army knife who can handle a multitude of different responsibilities.

• You are organized.

• You have experience managing timelines and are able to organize information into plans.

• You have a creative mindset and can generate innovative ideas for events and marketing campaigns, always staying ahead of industry trends.

• You are a proactive problem solver, capable of identifying potential issues and providing timely solutions.

• You are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships.

• You are highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.

• You are tech-savvy and comfortable working with various software and tools related to marketing, event planning, content creation, and data management.

• A person who gets things done, finds a way around walls and pursues excellence.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related engineering field.

• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), AI model architectures, and can quickly adapt and incorporate a diverse range of REST APIs.

• Experience with Python, data analysis, and AI/ML tools.

• Ability to analyze technical research papers and translate findings into actionable insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.

• Interest in venture capital, startups, and AI-driven businesses.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Prior experience in AI research, engineering, or a startup environment.

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deployment of AI models.

• Exposure to large language models (LLMs) and generative AI applications.

• Previous involvement in hackathons, AI competitions, or open-source contributions.