AI/Automation Intern - Summer 2027
Cox AutomotiveResponsibilities
- Gather requirements, document process definitions, and design automation solutions with analysts and team members.
- Evaluate and prioritize automation opportunities and identify process improvement areas.
- Develop and support RPA workflows using UiPath and Blue Prism.
- Collect, clean, and analyze data; use process mining and task mining to identify bottlenecks.
- Build stakeholder-facing reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
- Support the design and implementation of machine learning and AI-powered automation experiments.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques and assist with configuring AI agents and agentic automation patterns.
- Participate in testing, debugging, deployment, design reviews, and code reviews.
- Review AI model outputs and escalate hallucinations or unexpected responses.
- Document automation processes, prompts, testing results, and agent behavior.
- Support project coordination through update tracking, slide preparation, and documentation organization.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, MIS, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant coursework in computer science, data science, or related areas.
- Familiarity with UiPath or Blue Prism, process mining techniques, and automation methodologies.
- Foundational programming experience with one or more of VB.Net, C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, VBA, Python, R, or SQL.
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON payloads, OAuth, and webhooks.
- Preferred exposure to LLMs, chatbots, AI tools, prompt engineering, data visualization, or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with mentorship from experienced engineers and industry leaders.
- Hands-on exposure to RPA, LLMs, AI agents, agentic automation, process intelligence, and data analytics.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects and develop career-ready experience.
- Exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to expand professional networks.
- Supportive, inclusive culture focused on innovation, learning, diversity, and sustainability.
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About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first- and third-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on four continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and Cox Fleet®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $23 billion in annual revenue. Cox Automotive has been included on Glassdoor’s Best Companies in Tech & AI 2026 and Best Place to Work in 2026 lists.