Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 3^rd, 2025, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
• Summer 2026 Program Dates:  Approximately June 2026 – August 2026.

JOB SUMMARY: The AI Engineer Intern will play an integral role in advancing our AI initiatives by contributing to the development and implementation of GPT-powered tools and agentic systems. This role offers the intern the opportunity to work on advanced AI technologies that have a direct and meaningful impact on various teams within our organization. By collaborating closely with a team of experienced engineers, the intern will help accelerate the creation of AI-driven solutions that are essential for automating and enhancing processes across the company, ultimately leading to greater efficiency and innovation. Throughout the internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in programming, AI model development, and integrating these models into larger systems. This experience will provide the intern with a comprehensive understanding of how AI can be effectively leveraged to address complex business challenges, preparing them for a successful career in AI engineering.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and fine-tunes GPTs for various tasks, including natural language understanding, conversation modeling, and leveraging the OpenAI platform for advanced AI capabilities.
• Develops, trains, and fine-tunes AI models for various applications, including computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning for real-time park and infrastructure analytics.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including creative, engineering, and operations, to implement AI solutions that enhance guest experiences and improve operational efficiency.
• Jumps into daily tasks like coding, testing, and debugging to keep our AI systems running smoothly, and join team meetings to share updates and ideas.
• Participates in research and development for new AI technologies, including generative models and agentic systems, to improve guest and operational experiences.
• Participates in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback.
• Stays on top of the latest AI trends by doing research and bringing new ideas to the table for our projects.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Senior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required. 
• A transcript is required upon application.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Preferred majors include: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Preferred coursework: Machine Learning, AI Model Development, or similar.
• Experience with Python, Visual Studio, OpenAI API, PyTorch, and/or Docker.

Please note the following:

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2026.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.
  
  

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