AI Engineering Internship

Patagonia • Ventura, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an AI Engineering Intern on Patagonia’s AI team, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how cutting-edge technology supports our mission. You’ll work alongside a small, high-impact team exploring and deploying advanced AI solutions across apparel, retail, and emerging business lines. This is not a theoretical or research-only role—you’ll contribute to real-world applications of AI that directly influence how Patagonia operates. You will have the opportunity to rapidly prototype, experiment, and help deploy production-grade solutions while learning how AI can be applied responsibly within a purpose-driven company. You’ll work across a range of domains including personalization, merchandising, supply chain, customer experience, and internal productivity—helping unlock new ways for Patagonia to better serve both customers and the planet.

Requirements

• Experience in building AI and/or machine learning solutions (beyond LLM prompting, i.e. ChatGPT)
• Academic or work background in data analytics and/or data engineering
• Strong analytics experience (insights extraction from data source)
• Experience with Python, R and Microsoft platforms preferred
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a small, fast-moving team
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with LLMs, generative AI, or agent-based systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or AI tooling ecosystems (Azure, OpenAI, etc.)
• Interest in retail, apparel, or supply chain systems
• Exposure to data engineering, pipelines, or experimentation frameworks
• Prior project work demonstrating applied AI solutions

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on machine learning and AI-driven solutions using Python, R, or similar tools
• Develop and experiment with agentic AI systems that assist workflows and automate decision-making
• Leverage platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Projects, or other emerging AI tools to prototype intelligent systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with partners in merchandising, digital, supply chain, and operations
• Contribute to production use cases—not just prototypes—with opportunities to see your work go live
• Analyze datasets and translate insights into actionable AI-driven solutions
• Present concepts, prototypes, and outcomes to Patagonia stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Participate in discussions on responsible AI practices, ethics, and governance within a values-led organization

Benefits

• Internship positions are short-term developmental opportunities for external students to explore different roles at Patagonia.
• Within this role, you can expect to build new skills, develop a deeper understanding of a department and expose yourself to networking opportunities throughout the company.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed