AI Acceleration Intern - AI Development Lifecycle

Zoetis Inc; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Inc is seeking an AI Acceleration Intern to join the AI Hub within Zoetis Tech & Digital. This remote internship offers exposure to the full AI development lifecycle from idea to production, supporting pilots, documenting standards, and tracking acceleration metrics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS/MS in CS/DS or related fields, with basic AI/ML knowledge and exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Databricks a plus). Strong writing and communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, DS, IS, CE, SE, Biz Analytics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, including generative AI and LLMs.
• Exposure to cloud or data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Databricks is a plus.
• Familiarity with SDLC or Agile methodologies; Python/SQL/Jira/Confluence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of AI pilots and proofs of concept with milestones and feedback.
• Document and enhance AI development lifecycle standards, templates, and playbooks.
• Review AI use case pipeline health and develop dashboards to track metrics.
• Assist in researching AI tools and evaluating new use cases for business value.
• Prepare updates for leadership forums and contribute to the AI Council.

Skills

Python

SQL

Jira

Confluence

SDLC

Agile

Communication

Analytics

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in CS/Data Science or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Job description

AI Acceleration Intern - AI Development Lifecycle### AI Acceleration Intern - AI Development LifecycleApply: US Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR00022013**AI Acceleration Intern – AI Development Lifecycle** **Location:** U.S. Remote *Preference for candidates located on the East Coast and/or near Parsippany, NJ headquarters.* **Internship Summary:** The AI Acceleration Intern – AI Development Lifecycle (AIDLC) will join the AI Hub within Zoetis Tech & Digital (ZTD), a team focused on accelerating how AI ideas are evaluated, developed, and delivered across the organization.This internship provides hands-on exposure to the full AI development lifecycle, from initial idea and proof of concept through pilot and production. The intern will help support AI pilots, document architecture standards and best practices, evaluate the health of the AI use case pipeline, and gain experience with how a global animal health company develops and scales AI responsibly. **Internship Responsibilities:** * Help plan and execute AI pilots and proofs of concept, including tracking milestones, gathering user feedback, and summarizing results and lessons learned.* Partner with the AI Architect to document and enhance AI development lifecycle standards, templates, and playbooks across the idea, proof-of-concept, pilot, and production stages.* Review the AI use case pipeline to evaluate stage health, cycle times, and throughput, and develop dashboards or reports to track key acceleration metrics.* Support the early evaluation of new AI use cases by researching AI tools and platforms and contributing to value assessments and business cases.* Assist in preparing updates and materials for leadership forums, including the AI Council.* Develop and present a final internship project to the team. **Internship Qualifications:** * Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.* Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, including generative AI and large language models (LLMs).* Exposure to cloud or data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Databricks is a plus.* Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) or Agile methodologies.* Experience with Python, SQL, Jira, or Confluence is preferred.* Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences.* Interest in responsible AI, AI governance, and the development and scaling of enterprise AI solutions. **Compensation:** The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:* Associate-level degree: **$16.00/hour*** Undergraduate-level degree: **$22.00/hour*** Graduate-level degree: **$32.50/hour*** Doctorate-level degree: **$36.00/hour** For candidates located in **California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, or Washington (Seattle area)**, the anticipated hourly base pay rates are: * Associate-level degree: **$17.00/hour*** Undergraduate-level degree: **$24.20/hour*** Graduate-level degree: **$36.40/hour*** Doctorate-level degree: **$40.30/hour**