AI Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

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.