We are looking for a highly motivated and curious AI Intern to join our AI team.  In this role, you will work alongside senior AI Engineers and Data Scientists to design, test, and deploy AI-driven features that solve real-world problems. This is a hands-on opportunity to move beyond theory and see how AI is integrated into production-level products. You will gain experience with cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic frameworks, and data pipelines while receiving mentorship from industry experts.

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO.

How you will spend your time:

• Model Development & Testing: Assist in building, training, and evaluating machine learning and deep learning models to improve product functionality.
• Generative AI Exploration: Experiment with LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance automation and user experience.
• Data Engineering: Support data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing efforts to ensure high-quality datasets for model training.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and iterate on AI-powered prototypes and internal tools.
• Research & Documentation: Stay updated on the latest AI trends and research papers, documenting experimental results and contributing to technical reports.
• Deployment Support: Help integrate AI models into existing software architectures and assist in monitoring their performance in real-world scenarios.

We are excited to talk if you have:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python (familiarity with libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn).
• AI Frameworks: Basic understanding of machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Core Fundamentals: Solid grasp of mathematics (linear algebra, statistics) and data structures.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, a proactive learning mindset, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points if you have:

• Experience with GenAI tools like LangChain, LangGraph, or vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).
• Prior experience with APIs (FastAPI/REST) and version control systems like Git.
• A portfolio of personal AI/ML projects or contributions to open-source communities.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States.  Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation Range:

$25,640.00 - $49,440.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.

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