Summer 2025 AI Internship Program
Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI projects at Divinci AI, with mentorship from industry experts and deliverables for your academic portfolio.
About Divinci AI
Divinci AI is dedicated to accelerating human discovery through innovative AI solutions. Our mission is to empower organizations with advanced AI tools that enhance learning, creativity, and decision-making, fostering a future where technology amplifies human potential.
Our Summer 2025 AI Internship Program offers USC students a unique opportunity to work on real-world AI projects with industry experts. This 10-week, unpaid internship provides valuable experience, mentorship, and deliverables for academic credit or university presentation.
Interns will work primarily remotely, with optional in-person meetings in Santa Monica, CA for those able to attend. All projects are designed to provide meaningful contributions to both your learning and our technology.
Internship Projects
As an intern, you'll work on one of the following innovative AI projects:
AI Interpretability
Explore large language models by replicating Anthropic's circuit tracing research and developing interpretability tools using SHAP and Hugging Face.
This project will help you understand the inner workings of sophisticated language models and contribute to the growing field of AI explainability.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration
Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) APIs with MCP to connect AI systems to external data, leveraging open-source Python SDKs.
Learn how to enhance AI capabilities by providing relevant context from external sources, a critical component in enterprise AI applications.
Customer-Facing API Development
Transform internal RAG and fine-tuning APIs into secure, customer-ready systems with webhooks, implementing OAuth 2.0 and industry-standard security.
Gain experience in API security, authentication protocols, and creating developer-friendly interfaces for enterprise customers.
Who We're Looking For
We seek motivated USC undergraduate or graduate students in computer science, data science, engineering, or related fields with:
- Basic proficiency in Python or TypeScript and familiarity with Git
- A passion for AI, machine learning, or API development
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a collaborative, mentor-driven environment
- Interest in contributing to impactful projects with real-world applications
Internship Benefits
This internship offers USC students:
Practical AI Experience
Work on cutting-edge AI technologies with real-world applications and challenges. Learn from industry professionals who have built production AI systems.
Portfolio Development
Build your technical portfolio with GitHub deliverables that demonstrate your skills to future employers. Create projects that showcase your abilities in AI development.
Academic Integration
Your work can be structured to fulfill academic requirements for course credit or as a presentation for relevant university programs (subject to your department's approval).
Mentorship
Receive guidance from experienced engineers and AI specialists who will help you develop both technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.
How to Apply
To apply for the Summer 2025 AI Internship Program at Divinci AI, please contact Michael D. Mooring at [email protected] by May 12, 2025.
In your application email, please include:
- Your resume/CV
- A brief statement (1-2 paragraphs) explaining why you're interested in the internship and which project area interests you most
- Any relevant coursework, projects, or experience
- Your GitHub profile or portfolio (if available)
Join Us to Shape the Future of AI
This internship is your opportunity to gain valuable experience in AI development while contributing to innovative projects at Divinci AI.