About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program for graduate students interested in AI engineering. You will join the Enterprise Technology Services organization to work on real-world projects that involve building, testing, and scaling AI-enabled solutions. You will contribute to software development and learn how products are designed and delivered within a global enterprise environment.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and integration of AI and machine learning models and intelligent services.
- Assist with data collection, preprocessing, transformation, and management.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, data, risk, and security partners to implement AI-driven solutions.
- Document model parameters, data pipelines, system integrations, and technical decisions.
- Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning and team ceremonies.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time graduate master's degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of Python and foundational data processing technologies.
- Understanding of machine learning concepts such as model training, evaluation, feature engineering, and experimentation.
- Experience using modern AI systems, including LLM APIs, prompt-based interactions, retrieval patterns, or generative AI applications.
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
- This is an on-site, full-time summer 2027 internship.
- This position is paid.
- American Express does not provide visa sponsorship for this program.
About American Express
American Express is a globally integrated payments company that provides products, insights, and experiences to customers and businesses. Founded in 1850, the firm maintains its headquarters in New York. It employs over 99,000 people and operates as a public company. Its core operations include network services, merchant services, corporate cards, and business travel.
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