2027 Technology, Data, AI & Ventures Summer Internship Program - Data Scientist Intern

New York Life•New York, NY

13h•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees. Grounded in New York Life’s culture of long-term commitment, integrity and putting people at the center of what we do, our work reflects a purpose-driven approach to innovation. We engineer complex systems that translate into measurable business outcomes. Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader with the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era — all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last. Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, a collaborative intern capstone, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Requirements

Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related technical field
Proficiency in R, Python, SQL, traditional Machine Learning and core statistical methods including probability, hypothesis testing, and statistical inference
Foundational understanding of generative AI principles, including LLMs, RAG, vector embeddings, prompt engineering, and LLM-based application development with pre-trained and fine-tuned models.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the 11-week Summer Internship Program (May to August)
Able to work in a hybrid environment, with three days per week on-site in New York City
Passionate about technology, data, AI, and innovation, with a collaborative mindset and a desire to learn and make an impact
Authorized to work in the U.S. (No employment-based immigration sponsorship offered, not available to those authorized to work under OPT or CPT).

Responsibilities

Focus on building and enhancing statistical and machine learning solutions, applying advanced tools and techniques to develop transformative AI and GenAI solutions for New York Life.
Work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate business questions into model-driven solutions.
Contribute to the analytical model lifecycle, from problem framing and exploratory analysis through feature engineering and model validation.
Communicate findings and business implications to both technical and non-technical audiences.