AI Engineer Intern
Division: Business Technology – Data & AI
Location: Hybrid | Omaha, NE (Tower)
Reports to: Chief Data Officer
Compensation Band: 3
About WoodmenLife’s Data & AI Team
Our Data & AI organization is made up of 16 talented professionals—including Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Architects, and AI Engineers—working together to build modern, scalable data and AI solutions that move WoodmenLife forward. As an AI Engineer Intern, you’ll be part of a collaborative team building cutting‑edge automation and agentic AI solutions that directly support major business operations.
Why You’ll Love This Internship
- Work directly with frontier AI technologies
- Build real solutions that go into production
- Join a supportive, high-energy team pushing innovation forward
Role Overview
The AI Engineer Intern will work closely with experienced AI Engineers to design, develop, test, and document AI‑driven solutions using Microsoft’s Azure AI ecosystem. This role is ideal for a student or early‑career technologist who wants hands‑on experience with frontier AI technologies and real‑world production systems.
What You’ll Do (Daily Responsibilities)
- Participate in daily stand‑ups and collaborate with teammates on project priorities
- Work with senior AI Engineers to build agentic and automation solutions
- Assist in testing and validating technologies being developed for production
- Create documentation and contribute to the team’s internal knowledge base
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand processes and identify opportunities for automation
Tools & Technologies You’ll Use
- Microsoft 365
- Copilot Studio
- Microsoft Foundry
- Claude Code
- Azure AI ecosystem
Projects You May Support
You’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to high‑impact initiatives such as:
- Custom Copilots for HR
- Automation solutions for Customer Service
- AI‑powered tools to support Sales operations
Career Growth Opportunities
This internship provides a strong foundation for future full‑time roles in AI engineering. Top‑performing interns may have the opportunity to transition into an AI Engineer I role.
What We’re Looking For
- Interest in AI, automation, data engineering, or software development
- Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to collaborate with technical and business partners
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
Team Culture & Leadership
You’ll report to our Chief Data Officer, who leads with a collaborative management style and values open communication. The team prides itself on being supportive, innovative, and fun—always exploring new ways to leverage AI to reinvent how work gets done.
30/60/90 Day Expectations
First 30 Days:
- Onboard to tools, platforms, and team processes
- Pair closely with an experienced AI Engineer mentor
60 Days:
- Begin contributing to POC enhancements and small components of production solutions
90 Days:
- Support moving POCs into production-ready workflows
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks within team projects
WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package (https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/). As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.
WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. We welcome and embrace associates, regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.