Data Science Intern

About the Role

Join Delta Dental of Missouri as a Data Science Intern and gain hands-on experience developing AI-powered solutions, machine learning applications, and automation tools in a Microsoft Azure environment. You'll collaborate with experienced data scientists and help build innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of AI agents for dental operations and member/provider benefits inquiries.
• Assist in building Azure Function Apps and backend services to orchestrate AI workflows and integrate with enterprise APIs and data sources.
• Develop automated evaluation tools and test scenarios to assess AI response accuracy, reliability, and adherence to business rules.
• Enhance AI agent capabilities through improvements to prompts, data retrieval, tool integrations, and workflow logic.
• Utilize computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs) for AI-powered applications and agentic workflows.
• Develop and support automated workflows to reduce manual processes.
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements, test functionality, and incorporate feedback.
• Document application workflows, technical components, and evaluation results.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with Python through coursework, personal projects, or professional experience.
• Familiarity with libraries such as Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or OpenCV is a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools, such as Pandas, Matplotlib, or Seaborn.
• Familiarity with APIs, SQL, data processing, scripting, or backend development.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), prompt development, or AI agents.
• Experience with computer vision or natural language processing is a plus.
• Interest in developing automated tests and evaluation methods to assess AI accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot is preferred.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and services such as Azure Functions, cloud databases, or workflow automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; degrees in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related fields are preferred.
• Ability to break down complex problems, research potential solutions, and seek guidance.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, data privacy, and responsible use of AI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated with a strong interest in learning new technologies, skills, and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to the company’s core values: integrity, adaptability, service-focused, accountability, curiosity, and community.

This position currently functions as a hybrid role.

This role operates in a general office environment and may require prolonged periods of sitting and regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. Attendance at in-person meetings may be required.