Summer 2027 Business Development, Physical & Edge AI Internship

T-Mobile US Inc.; Factoria (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile USA, Inc. invites you to an 11-week paid learning internship in its Physical & Edge AI team, where you’ll do real work and build relationships with mentors and leaders across the company.

You’ll tackle hands-on projects with real stakes and contribute to shaping next-generation wireless and AI-enabled technology. You’ll conduct market research, develop business cases, and present findings to senior colleagues, while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• One or more courses remaining in a Bachelor's or Graduate degree program.
• Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for external Summer Internships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, players, and opportunities in Physical & Edge AI.
• Develop strategic assessments and business cases, including market sizing, financial modeling, and evaluation of opportunities.
• Research technology partners, startups, and ecosystem participants for strategic fit and partnership potential.
• Synthesize findings into executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and decision frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and business development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Intellectual curiosity

Interest in AI

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Graduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop!

Get hands-on experience, training—and a leg up on a bright future.

This is an 11-week paid learning experience where you’ll do real work, not busywork. You’ll build relationships with other interns and leaders across the company, and you’ll be paired with mentors who will challenge you to grow skills that matter. We’ll give you hands-on projects with real stakes, and we expect your creativity and sharp ideas to make an immediate impact. You’ll work alongside T-Mobile employees who have your back and who still believe the best ideas can come from anyone.

What It’s Like

Our Physical & Edge AI team is small enough to be seen and big enough to matter. We sit at the intersection of 5G, AI, edge computing, and emerging technologies, working with technology, product, strategy, and external partners to shape what comes next. The pace is fast and highly collaborative. A typical week blends independent research, working sessions with cross-functional teammates, conversations with mentors, and sharing your findings with the people making decisions.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help us evaluate emerging opportunities in Physical & Edge AI, where intelligent devices, robotics, and autonomous systems interact with the real world. Your research, analysis, and recommendations will show where T-Mobile’s network capabilities create differentiated value and help shape the team’s priorities for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, key players, and growth opportunities in Physical & Edge AI
• Develop strategic assessments and business cases, including market sizing, financial modeling, and evaluation of commercial opportunities
• Research technology partners, startups, and ecosystem participants to assess strategic fit and partnership potential
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings into executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and decision frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and business development activities

What It Takes

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with a genuine interest in business strategy, emerging technologies, and market dynamics
• Experience with case studies, market research, financial analysis, or strategic projects through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to build clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and comfort navigating ambiguous problems. You challenge assumptions and move with urgency.
• Interest in AI, robotics, autonomous systems, telecommunications, or edge computing is a plus. Prior technical expertise is not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
• Must have one or more course(s) remaining in a Bachelors or Graduate degree program post internship
• Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for external Summer Internships, please see Magenta Accelerator if interested

Relocation assistance will be provided to program participants who reside more than 50 miles from the internship location.

Intern wages range from $27/hour to $50/hour. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on education/STEM vs non-STEM designation.

Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder- it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.