AI Automation Project Intern (TnS-OPS-Automation & Business Insights) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
About the Team: The Data Infrastructure & Business Insights (DIBI) team belongs to the Trust & Safety's Automation & Business Insights (ABI) department. We specialize in defining operational metrics, building scalable data infrastructure, delivering insights-driven performance reporting, and conducting cross-LoB business analysis. Our ultimate goal is to empower global moderation operations to thrive with quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Support the planning and execution of AI automation initiatives that improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of Trust & Safety operations.
- Assist in designing, testing, and refining prompts for LLM-powered workflows and AI agent use cases.
- Analyze operational and AI model performance data, including metrics such as precision, recall, leakage, overkill, and human review quality, to identify improvement opportunities.
- Help evaluate prompt quality, business rules, and automation logic through experimentation and data analysis.
- Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to monitor AI adoption, operational efficiency, and automation performance.
- Support pilot programs and A/B testing for new AI capabilities and summarize findings for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather requirements and coordinate project activities.
- Document workflows, experiment results, best practices, and process improvements to support knowledge sharing across teams.
- Research emerging trends in Generative AI, AI agents, and operational automation to identify opportunities for future innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated learner with curiosity about AI technologies and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, AI agents, or Machine Learning applications.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering, prompt evaluation, or AI workflow design through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or internships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using APIs, workflow automation tools, or AI development platforms.
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or Python).
- Interest in Trust & Safety, content moderation, risk management, or large-scale online platform operations.
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- Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, or AI evaluation frameworks is an advantage.
- Understanding of AI evaluation concepts such as precision, recall, hallucination, leakage, overkill, or model performance metrics is a plus.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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