AI Intern, Summer 2026 at Northwestern… · Milwaukee

Summary: Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company that is committed to building future leaders through internship opportunities. The AI Intern role focuses on designing and implementing AI-assisted workflows to improve employee and HR interactions, while providing hands-on experience in applied AI projects. Responsibilities: - Design and implement AI-assisted workflows that support HR and employee enablement use cases - Build internal tools and agent prototypes - Integrate AI capabilities with existing enterprise systems and knowledge sources - Prototype solutions that automate repetitive workflows or improve access to information - Document your designs and contribute reusable components and patterns for future development - Collaborate with AI strategy, UX, and platform teams to translate real-world needs into technical implementations - Help design and implement evaluation frameworks to assess AI output quality and reliability - Analyze and improve how organizational knowledge is structured for AI retrieval and use - Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in AI-assisted workflows - Help develop testing protocols, validation processes, and governance support tools - Contribute to documentation and operational practices that support scalable AI adoption - Collaborate with engineering, UX, and strategy teams to improve system reliability Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, or related field - Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail - Strong programming skills (Python, TypeScript, or similar) - Experience working with APIs and modern development tools - Comfort working with structured data and systems - Ability to work independently and translate ambiguity into structured approaches Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AI or LLM systems - Experience working with data analysis, evaluation, or information architecture - Interest in AI reliability, governance, system design, applied AI, or workflow automation - Experience building automation tools, bots, or workflow systems - Familiarity with cloud platforms or enterprise systems - Ability to independently design and implement working technical solutions - Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Required Skills: Python, APIs, Data Analysis Important Skills: AI Systems, Workflow Automation Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Independent Work Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer