Intern

About the Role

The AI Data Science Intern within the Human Resources (HR) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enablement & Strategy team will play a hands-on, learning-focused role supporting the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across global HR functions. This internship is designed to provide exposure to agentic AI systems, data science workflows, and HR analytics, while contributing directly to experimentation and prototyping efforts. The intern will assist with translating HR data into actionable insights, support AI agent training and evaluation, and help operationalize new AI workflows and features.

Duration: Start Summer 2027, May/June timeframe.

Location: Hybrid, must be available at least once a week to work on-site at Itron's Austin office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and supervised deployment of AI-agent-driven solutions that support HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Support data preparation, cleaning, and exploratory analysis of HR and workforce datasets.
• Contribute to the training, evaluation, and continuous improvement of AI agents, including data annotation and feedback cycles.
• Participate in prototyping and experimentation with AI models, agentic workflows, and analytics features.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and analytics partners to create clear visualizations, dashboards, and insights.
• Document approaches, learnings, challenges, and outcomes.
• Engage in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Intermediate skills in Python, R, or similar programming languages, with exposure to data analysis or data science workflows.
• Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, such as model training, evaluation, or automation.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Professional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn and self-teach new and emerging technical concepts related to AI.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a related degree program (i.e. Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior related work or project experience.
• Exposure to HR analytics, people data, or HR technology platforms.
• Experience creating data visualizations or dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python visualization libraries.
• Familiarity with agentic AI systems, automation, or experimentation frameworks.
• Interest in how AI and analytics can support workforce efficiency, operational excellence, and employee experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, enterprise technology environment.