IT AI/ML Internship - Irving, TX (Summer 2027)

Builders FirstSource•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. Position Summary The AI/ML Intern will support the development, testing, and deployment of AI-powered solutions that improve productivity, automate processes, and enhance decision-making across Builders FirstSource. Working with engineers, architects, and business teams, the intern will contribute to initiatives such as AI assistants, intelligent search, Natural Language Query (NLQ) solutions, AI agents, and Generative AI applications. Responsibilities include prototyping, software development, data preparation, testing, model evaluation, and supporting scalable AI solutions that deliver business value. Purpose Gain hands-on experience developing enterprise AI and software solutions while building skills in cloud technologies, machine learning, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and application development. This role provides exposure to real-world business challenges and digital transformation initiatives across Builders FirstSource.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Software Engineering or a related field.
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Preferred junior or senior standing; all class levels will be considered.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Software Engineering and application development
Basic programming knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Support the development, testing, and deployment of AI agents, copilots, and intelligent automation solutions.
Build and optimize prompts, knowledge bases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
Develop and integrate APIs, Azure Functions, and cloud services that support AI applications.
Participate in model evaluation, validation, testing, and performance benchmarking.
Prepare, cleanse, and analyze data for AI and machine learning initiatives.
Contribute to proof-of-concept projects involving Generative AI, intelligent search, and predictive analytics.
Document AI use cases, technical designs, and implementation approaches.
Monitor and improve AI solution performance, reliability, and scalability.
Identify opportunities to automate business processes and expand AI adoption.
Adhere to AI governance, security, compliance, and data management standards.