AI Project Intern — Remote-Option, Summer 2027

National Basketball Association (NBA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The NBA is seeking a Summer Intern for its AI team. You will join a specialized cohort building AI products to improve league operations and fan experiences.

You will work with AI leaders on project execution, data-driven problem solving, and responsible AI practices across multiple departments. The role targets students with strong technical skills in AI/CS, and a passion for applying AI to real-world basketball and business challenges.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate degree in AI, CS, DS, engineering or related field.
• Experience with AI tools or ML techniques and coursework or projects.
• Prior internship or hands-on project experience in technology or applied AI preferred.
• Strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI opportunities to improve business processes and enterprise apps.
• Develop and test AI-enabled prototypes addressing operational needs across functions.
• Support end-to-end development: problem definition, data, model, evaluation, demos.
• Translate business needs into AI/ML frameworks under guidance.
• Work in a team to maintain quality and responsible AI practices.
• Evaluate new AI use cases for current workflows or initiatives.
• Document methodologies and findings for transferability and scale.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI app development

LLM basics

APIs and Git

Data security

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

Git

APIs

Software testing

Job description

The NBA is seeking a Summer Intern for its AI team. You will join a specialized cohort building AI products to improve league operations and fan experiences.

You will work with AI leaders on project execution, data-driven problem solving, and responsible AI practices across multiple departments. The role targets students with strong technical skills in AI/CS, and a passion for applying AI to real-world basketball and business challenges.