Data & AI Intern (Graduate/Master’s)

WEX Inc.; Headquarters (ID); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WEX is seeking a motivated student to join the Data Acquisition Team as the entry point to WEX’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. You’ll ingest, validate, and orchestrate data from internal systems and third‑party providers, across batch, streaming, and event‑driven patterns.

You’ll work with AI/ML initiatives, develop agentic AI solutions, and collaborate with engineers and researchers to deliver scalable data tooling.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with data analysis, manipulation, or visualization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI/ML projects addressing fraud prevention, credit risk, and real-time decision making.
• Develop and enhance agentic AI platforms to automate workflows and support decision-making.
• Work with data ingestion, processing, and analysis to transform and optimize core company data.

Skills

Programming (Java, Python, C++, JavaS

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in CS, ML, SE or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

WEX is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. Our purpose is simple: to reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. With a team of over 7,200 professionals across 16 countries. Our specialties are employee benefits, business payments, and fleet/mobility solutions. We support more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide. We're a growing company with a history of innovation and a focus on our customers, making this a great place to grow your career.

WEX Summer Internship Program

Learn, Lead, and Make an Impact

Our 13-week paid internship program, running from late May to mid-August, is a chance for you to gain real-world experience and develop your skills. Recruiting begins in September and continues through November at our various locations across the U.S. You won't just be a bystander; you'll work on impactful projects and contribute to WEX’s mission. We provide mentorship, professional development, and weekly learning experiences to help you build confidence and leadership skills. High-performing interns may even get the chance to lead their own initiatives. We offer remote, hybrid, and onsite options for flexibility, and our goal is to bring top interns back full-time or offer them extended roles during the school year. Imagine starting your career with a company that’s building what's next. Your future starts here.

About the Team / Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented student in Computer Science or a related field to join our Data Acquisition Team as the entry point to WEX’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform — here we are responsible for ingesting, validating, and orchestrating raw data from dozens of internal systems and third‑party providers. You’ll work across multiple data domains and ingestion patterns—batch, streaming, and event‑driven ensuring that quality, performance, and governance are embedded in every step. If you’re passionate about scaling data platforms from the ground up, this is your chance to help shape how WEX ingests and leverages its most valuable asset: data.

How you’ll make an impact

• Contribute to impactful projects: Work on challenging projects that leverage AI/ML to address critical business needs in areas such as fraud prevention, credit risk assessment, and data-driven real time decision making.
• Build agentic AI solutions: Help develop and enhance our agentic AI platform, building intelligent agents that automate workflows, assist decision‑making, and solve real‑world problems across engineering, product, operations, and customer experiences.
• Data Transformation: Develop advanced platforms and tools to process, enrich, and optimize core company data, ensuring it’s easy and efficient to use—unlocking value for both customers and internal teams.
• Design and implement AI‑assisted workflows that directly optimize our production environment.
• Apply specification‑driven development and declarative system design to build highly scalable, model‑driven solution.
• Work with big data technologies: Gain experience with big data tools and technologies, including data ingestion, processing, and analysis.
• Collaborate with experts: Partner with experienced engineers and researchers to brainstorm solutions, overcome technical challenges, and contribute to innovative projects.
• Present your work: Share your research findings and project outcomes with the team and stakeholders.

Experience you’ll bring

Educational Foundation

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Demonstrated programming experience

• Hands‑on experience developing software or programming solutions through professional experience, internships, academic coursework or school projects, research, personal/self‑directed coding projects, or other hands‑on programming experience.
• Hands‑on experience using at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, or another relevant language.
• Ability to apply programming concepts and problem‑solving skills to develop effective and maintainable solutions, with the ability to provide examples of this work upon request.
• Demonstrated ability to independently apply programming skills to solve problems or build software through coursework, projects, internships, research, personal coding projects, or other hands‑on work.
• Hands‑on experience working with data, including data analysis, manipulation, or visualization.

Preferred Skills

• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core DevOps practices.
• Data & AI Infrastructure: Exposure to data processing (SQL, ELT, data warehousing) and foundational AI/ML concepts.
• Modern Development Methodologies: Interest in Spec‑Driven Development (SDD) and leveraging AI assistants to write structured, high‑quality code.
• Open Source: Prior contributions to open‑source projects or academic publications are a plus.
• Problem‑Solving & Learning: Solution‑oriented mindset with a strong desire to master scalable system design and explore new technologies.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and work effectively within a team.
• Customer Focus: Driven to turn business problems into practical, user‑centric software solutions.

Base Pay Range and Compensation

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non‑sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan.

Pay Range: $30.00 - $45.00

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurances
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• and more

WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well‑being.

Additional Company Information

WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well‑being. If you’re looking for a growing career – come be part of WEX today.

WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug‑free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.