2027 Artificial Intelligence Intern

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City offers a 2027 Summer Internship focused on researching, prototyping, and developing internal AI tools that leverage large language models. The intern will help explore new AI capabilities, build early-stage prototypes, and contribute ideas that may evolve into production-ready solutions used across the company.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, Python-based tooling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to apply responsible

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field with coursework in AI/ML.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or other LLM platforms.
• Interest in prompt engineering and applied machine learning.
• Experience with Python preferred; SQL a plus.
• Willingness to study research on LLM limitations and when not to employ them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate modern AI technologies and tools.
• Assist in building internal AI tools using large language models (LLMs).
• Develop and test prompt engineering techniques to improve AI tool performance.
• Prototype AI solutions that can evolve into production systems.
• Evaluate model outputs and improve accuracy and reliability.
• Document tools, experiments and project findings.
• Communicate ideas, progress, and results with the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Data Science / AI / ML / CS / Math / Stats

Tools

ChatGPT

LLMs

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Intern

We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence Intern to join 2027 Summer Internship Program This role will focus on researching prototyping and developing internal AI tools that leverage modern large language models LLMs The intern will help explore new AI capabilities build early stage prototypes and contribute ideas that may evolve into production ready solutions used across the company

Essential Responsibilities

• Researching and evaluating modern AI technologies and tools
• Assist in building internal AI tools using large language models LLMs
• Develop and test prompt engineering techniques to improve AI tool performance
• Contribute to prototyping AI solutions that can evolve into production systems
• Assist in evaluating model outputs and improving accuracy and reliability
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and identify potential business applications
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and implement AI driven solutions
• Assist in documenting tools experiments and project findings
• Communicate ideas progress and results with the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Computer Science Mathematics Statistics or a related field
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or other large language model platforms
• Interest in prompt engineering AI experimentation and applied machine learning
• Experience with Python is preferred; SQL experience is a plus but not required
• Passion for applying LLMs thoughtfully and responsibly; the intern should be willing to study research on the limitations of LLMs and when they should not be employed
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self driven curious and eager to learn new technologies
• Passion for creating value through innovative technology solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to organize work and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Legally able to work in the United States