2027 Technology, Data, AI & Ventures Summer Internship Program - AI Engineer (MLOps) Intern

AI Engineer (MLOps) Internship

Job Requisition ID: 94542

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in New York City

Duration: 11-week Summer Internship Program (May to August)

Program Overview

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, 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. The organization builds solutions that power how the company serves 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 it does, the work reflects a purpose-driven approach to innovation.

The organization engineers 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.

Internship Experience

Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills. 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.

What You'll Do

• Focus on building, training, and deploying AI systems and infrastructure
• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning and Generative AI models in production environments
• Support the development and enhancement of New York Life's machine learning and AI capabilities
• Help bring innovative AI solutions into production, from refining models to developing intelligent applications and automation solutions
• Example projects include designing and testing new patterns for model deployment using Python APIs, improving MLOps and DevOps platforms through dashboards and monitoring tools like New Relic, and contributing to automation frameworks that ensure model reliability and performance at scale

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with APIs
• Solid understanding of automated testing and DevOps tools (e.g., EKS, CI/CD, New Relic)

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics or a related technical field
• 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. — employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this program
• Not authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

Other Internship Opportunities

As part of the Technology, Data & Analytics Ventures (TDAV) Internship Program, this posting represents one of seven specialized internship opportunities: Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Platform Engineer, Security Engineer, Data Scientist, and Analyst. Candidates are encouraged to explore all available TDAV internship postings and apply for the role(s) that best align with their skills, interests, and career aspirations.

Compensation

Salary Range: $30-35/hour + $3,000 bonus

Overtime Eligible: Exempt

Discretionary Bonus Eligible: No

Sales Bonus Eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Benefits

New York Life provides a full package of benefits for employees with unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from employees, the company continues to refine and add benefits to its offering.

Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who the company is and how it serves its communities. There is a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported.