About the role#
Delta Dental of Missouri is hiring a Data Science Intern for a full-time, four-month program. You will work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment, contributing to AI and machine learning projects that support dental insurance operations. You will collaborate with our data science team to build, test, and deploy applications using Microsoft Azure.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of AI agents that assist with dental operations and benefits inquiries.
- Build Azure Function Apps and backend services to orchestrate AI workflows and integrate with enterprise data sources.
- Create automated evaluation tools to test AI response accuracy, reliability, and business rule adherence.
- Refine AI agent capabilities by improving prompts, data retrieval, and tool integrations.
- Apply computer vision, natural language processing, and large language models to support agentic workflows.
- Develop automated workflows to reduce manual processes.
- Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and incorporate feedback into applications.
- Document technical components, workflows, and evaluation results for ongoing maintenance.
- Assist with data preparation, model development, deployment, and data visualization.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience with Python through coursework, personal projects, or professional work.
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, Matplotlib, or Seaborn.
- Knowledge of libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or OpenCV.
- Familiarity with APIs, SQL, scripting, or backend development.
- Interest in large language models, prompt development, and AI agents.
- Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure services like Azure Functions.
- Familiarity with Git, collaborative software development, and AI-assisted coding tools.
- Ability to break down complex problems and research potential solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the company values of integrity, adaptability, service, accountability, curiosity, and community.
Location & details#
- Location: Fenton, Missouri.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week for approximately four months.
About Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri is a nonprofit organization based in St. Louis. It provides dental and vision benefits to employers and families. The company operates as a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association. It has served its community since 1966 and currently employs between 51 and 200 people.
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