2027 Technology, Data, AI & Ventures Summer Internship Program – AI Engineer (MLOps) Intern

MERCY COLLEGE; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life invites students to join the TDAV Internship Program for 11 weeks in a hybrid New York City setting. You will work on building, training, and deploying AI systems, focusing on software development, scalability, and integration within production environments.

As an intern, you’ll contribute to the development of machine learning capabilities, participate in hands-on projects, and collaborate with experienced engineers to improve AI solutions and automation across New York Life’s

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with Python and APIs; understanding automated testing and DevOps concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, train, and deploy AI systems and infrastructure in production-like environments.
• Design and test ML/Generative AI models and related deployments.
• Contribute to MLOps and DevOps dashboards and monitoring tools (New Relic).
• Support development of AI capabilities and intelligent applications.

Skills

Python

APIs

Automated testing

DevOps tools

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student (CS/DS/AI)

Tools

EKS

CI/CD

New Relic

Job description

Recruitment began on August 14, 2026

and the job listing Expires on November 15, 2026

New York, New York, United States
Hybrid

Job Description

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life’s businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees. Grounded in New York Life’s culture of long-term commitment, integrity and putting people at the center of what we do, our work reflects a purpose-driven approach to innovation.

We engineer complex systems that translate into measurable business outcomes. Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader with the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era — all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, a collaborative intern capstone, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you’ll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

What You’ll Do

Focus on building, training, and deploying AI systems and infrastructure. You’ll design, implement, and optimize machine learning and Generative AI models in production environments. This work is more engineering-oriented, emphasizing software development, scalability, and integration. As an intern, you will support the development and enhancement of New York Life’s machine learning and AI capabilities and help bring innovative AI solutions into production, from refining models to developing intelligent applications and automation solutions. Example projects include designing and testing new patterns for model deployment using Python APIs, improving MLOps and DevOps platforms through dashboards and monitoring tools like New Relic, and contributing to automation frameworks that ensure model reliability and performance at scale.

Required Skills

• Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, familiarity with APIs, and a solid understanding of automated testing and DevOps tools (e.g., EKS, CI/CD, New Relic)

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the 11-week Summer Internship Program (May 25 – August 6, 2027)
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, with three days per week on-site in New York City
• Passionate about technology, data, AI, and innovation, with a collaborative mindset and a desire to learn and make an impact

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

As part of the Technology, Data & Analytics Ventures (TDAV) Internship Program, this posting represents one of seven specialized internship opportunities: AI Engineer (MLOps), Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Platform Engineer, Security Engineer, Data Scientist, and Analyst. We encourage candidates to explore all available TDAV internship postings and apply for the role(s) that best align with their skills, interests, and career aspirations.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $30-35/hour + $3,000 bonus

Discretionary bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .