About the role#
As an Agentic Engineering Intern, you will join the Global Technology team to design, build, and test AI agents that automate real business workflows. You will work on projects spanning multifamily, office, hospitality, and development asset classes. This program emphasizes learning, and you will be paired with a mentor for coaching and code reviews. We value curiosity and a willingness to experiment over existing expertise.
What you'll do#
- Build and prototype AI agents for document review, data extraction, reporting, and research.
- Connect agents to internal data sources, APIs, and business applications.
- Write and refine prompts, tool definitions, and agent instructions.
- Create evaluations and test cases to measure agent accuracy and resolve issues.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and gather feedback.
- Document designs and guardrails, and present demos to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and design sessions.
- Apply firm standards for data security, privacy, and responsible AI use.
What you'll need#
- You must be a 2028 college graduate.
- Preferred majors include Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
- Demonstrated interest in AI and LLMs through coursework, personal projects, or hackathons.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a desire to learn quickly.
- Helpful experience includes LLM APIs, agent frameworks, full-stack development, SQL, Git, and cloud platforms.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship located in New York, New York.
- The role is on-site for Summer 2027.
About Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm that focuses on global real estate. The company started in 1991 and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It invests across more than 30 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its work spans real estate private equity, debt investing, and energy infrastructure, along with management of hotels, multifamily properties, and retail assets.
How to get in at Starwood Capital Group
Securing an internship at Starwood Capital Group requires timing and direct communication. Because this firm receives many applications, Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants get seen before the pile grows. You should also focus on building a connection with the team. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates.
