Summer Intern 2027 - AI

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering an AI Internship Program in Boston, MA for summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience applying data science and ML to real business problems, work with modern tools, and receive mentorship in a values-first culture.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility on certain days, supporting your growth and practical learning. You’ll help build predictive models, explore data, and generate insights that influence decision-making while engaging

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in data science, CS, stats, math, or engineering.
• Experience with at least one programming language and data manipulation basics.
• Familiar with ML concepts and tools like scikit-learn or PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and version control systems such as Git.
• Interest in ML, data science, and emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Explore, prepare, and validate data for analysis and modeling.
• Build and evaluate machine learning models using various techniques.
• Support feature engineering, model development, and performance optimization.
• Prototype generative AI solutions with focus on safety and effectiveness.
• Develop reproducible code and workflows using Python and SQL.
• Communicate insights through visualizations, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Machine Learning concepts

Data manipulation

Collaboration practices

Education

Undergraduate degree in Data Science / Computer Science / Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future - starting with you. Our AI Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Our internship program offers more than just experience; you will join a vibrant community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from personalized mentorship. As an AI Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience applying data science and machine learning techniques to solve real-world business problems. You’ll work with modern tools and datasets to explore and prepare data, develop predictive models, and generate insights that drive decision-making. Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and well-being are prioritized alongside your job impact. You’ll receive guidance from experienced practitioners while gaining exposure to the end-to-end lifecycle of data science, machine learning, and emerging AI solutions in an enterprise environment. We are currently looking for highly motivated students to join us in our Boston, Massachusetts, USA office for a summer internship, running from June 1st - August 12th, 2027. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities

• Explore, prepare, and validate data while ensuring data quality and consistency for analysis and modeling
• Build and evaluate machine learning models using a range of techniques, with thoughtful experiment design and documentation
• Support feature engineering, model development, and performance optimization
• Prototype generative AI solutions (e.g., prompting, retrieval-based methods) with a focus on safety and effectiveness
• Develop reproducible code and workflows for data processing and modeling using tools such as Python and SQL
• Communicate insights through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java) and familiarity with data manipulation techniques
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and tools (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, or similar frameworks)
• Experience working with SQL or other data querying languages
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding practices
• Interest in machine learning, data science, and emerging AI technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to machine learning techniques such as regression, tree-based models, neural networks, or time series methods
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts (e.g., prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) or data tools (e.g., Databricks, Spark)
• Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ability to present insights clearly
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to apply technical solutions to business challenges

When you join our team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. As part of our internship program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Compensation

Please note the salary range is expected to be between $54,600 USD to $72,150 USD. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.

Company Information

About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement and Legal Information

Working Arrangement Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Our Mission and Commitment

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner. Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023. Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023. We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024). Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.