AI Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

Drivetime Sales And Finance Corp. • Dallas, TX

300d

About The Position

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time. DriveTime is the nation's largest privately owned used car retailer and finance company, known for leveraging data and technology to redefine the car-buying experience. Our AI and machine learning teams are pushing the boundaries of innovation, using large language models (LLMs) and automation to optimize decision-making, enhance customer interactions, and streamline business operations. We're looking for a passionate AI Engineering Intern to join our team, working on cutting-edge AI solutions powered by Python and LLMs. If you're excited about AI, eager to experiment with state-of-the-art models, and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a graduation date of December 2025 - May 2026.
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.).
• Knowledge of NLP, deep learning, and AI model fine-tuning techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• A strong passion for AI and an eagerness to explore the latest advancements.

Responsibilities

• Work with large language models (LLMs) to build, fine-tune, and deploy AI-powered applications that improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Develop Python-based AI solutions for NLP, chatbot automation, and data-driven insights.
• Optimize and scale AI models for real-world deployment in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business teams to apply AI in meaningful ways.
• Assist in preprocessing and managing large datasets for training and validation.
• Stay ahead of AI trends and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our AI capabilities.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
• Mentorship by industry professionals.
• Opportunities for community service.
• Paid internship program.
• In-house gym access.
• Smart-casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree