AI Intern

Button Commerce • New York, NY

85d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an AI Intern who’s excited to explore, prototype, and implement AI-driven solutions that create cross-functional efficiencies across Button—from commercial and marketing, to finance, to legal, and beyond. This internship is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced team members across departments, gain exposure to practical AI applications in business, and directly impact the way we work. This position will be based out of Button’s NYC Hub; in-person collaboration is preferred at least three days per week.

Requirements

• You are in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• You’ve built projects or gained experience using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and you’re comfortable experimenting with APIs and data.
• You’re curious about applying AI beyond engineering—solving problems in marketing, sales, finance, legal, or operations.
• You enjoy exploring how technology can remove friction, automate tasks, and unlock new insights.
• You’re self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and excited to take ownership of projects.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with teammates who may not have a technical background.
• You are familiar with AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• You’ve built or contributed to an AI-driven tool, chatbot, or automation project.
• You’re interested in startups, ecommerce, and/or mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams across the company (engineering, product, sales, partner success, legal, finance, marketing, and more) to identify opportunities where AI can streamline workflows or unlock new capabilities.
• Prototype, test, and implement AI-powered tools, automations, and workflows using technologies like large language models (LLMs), generative AI APIs, and data analysis frameworks.
• Conceptualize, scope and support projects that bring efficiencies to operations—such as document review, contract analysis, financial modeling, or content generation.
• Evaluate the performance of AI tools, measure impact, and recommend improvements.
• Stay up to date with the evolving AI landscape and share insights with Button’s team; evangelize AI as the company’s “AI Ambassador.”
• Propose ideas that apply AI creatively to Button’s business challenges.
• Learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, building both technical and business acumen.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive, and mentorship-driven environment.
• Exposure to AI technologies, APIs, and frameworks that are shaping the future of work.
• Opportunities to work closely with team members in our NYC Hub and beyond.
• A supportive team that values learning, experimentation, and impact.
• A competitive stipend for your work and contributions.
• Access to company perks like coworking days, social events, and learning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees