Applied Scientist- AI/ML Intern
Wealth.com · United States
- Hybrid
- Volunteer
- $50,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- AI/ML internship with LLMs, CV, and NLP.
- Build legal AI assistants using state-of-the-art models.
- Gain hands-on experience with data pipelines and ML deployment.
- Collaborate with engineers on AI quality evaluation.
- Opportunity for research and publication experience.
About the role
About Us
Wealth.com is the industry’s leading estate planning platform, empowering more than 1,000 wealth management firms to modernize how they talk about estate planning with their clients. As the only tech-led, end-to-end platform built specifically for financial institutions, Wealth.com enables firms to drive scale, efficiency, and measurable client impact. Trusted by some of the largest names in finance, Wealth.com combines proprietary AI, robust security, and deep technological and legal expertise to serve the full range of client needs, from foundational plans to the most sophisticated estate strategies. The company has been widely recognized for innovation and leadership, winning Top Estate Planning Technology and Top Estate Planning Implementation at the 2025 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards, being named the 2024 Best Technology Provider in the Trust category, and earning #1 in estate planning market share in the 2025 Kitces AdvisorTech Study.Our team is fundamental to our standing as the leading estate planning platform. We cultivate a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering innovation and making Wealth.com a truly enjoyable workplace. Wealth.com is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025.
The Opportunity
Looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the field of AI/ML? The Wealth.com Technology Internship Program helps passionate early career professionals gain real-world exposure to applying the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLM), Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) in the legal & financial tech sector. Applied Scientist Interns work collaboratively with Software Engineers and other Applied Scientists to pursue a broad range of AI initiatives. By using a combination of various state-of-the-art natural language and vision models, interns will help build complex legal AI assistants.Key Responsibilities
- Work with complex datasets from various sources to build Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data pipelines for downstream tasks
- Finetune and integrate the latest Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI/Gemini/MistralAI models into production systems.
- Train, finetune and deploy large-scale NLP and CV models to power complex document understanding experiences.
- Design and implement scalable and efficient Q&A RAG frameworks
- Collaborate with other product managers and engineers in the team to build tools to evaluate and improve the end-to-end AI quality of our production systems.
- Effectively communicating and demonstrating work to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
- Experience building sophisticated RAG pipelines with LLMs
- OR Experience with common machine learning, deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow
- OR Experience developing and deploying complex AI/ML models to production
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master’s OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) AND 1+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
- 1+ year(s) experience productionizing complex AI/ML models
- 1+ year(s) experience creating publications (e.g., patents, peer-reviewed academic papers).
- 1+ year(s) experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings)
Compensation & Level
$45- $55/ Hour Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.Key skills/competency
- AI/ML Intern
- Large Language Models (LLM)
- Computer Vision (CV)
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Python
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Data Pipelines
- RAG
- Machine Learning
Skills & topics
- AI Scientist
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internship
- LLM
- NLP
- Computer Vision
- Data Science
- Software Engineering Intern
- Tech Internship
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI/ML projects, LLM, CV, NLP experience, and relevant coursework.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and RAG frameworks.
- Demonstrate research aptitude: Include any research experience, publications, or conference presentations.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review core AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
- Understand the company: Research Wealth.com's platform and its use of AI in estate planning.
Technical preparation
Master Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.,Practice building RAG pipelines.,Understand LLM, NLP, and CV concepts.,Prepare for data pipeline challenges.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging AI/ML project you managed.,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?,How do you handle ambiguity in research?,Discuss a time you improved AI model performance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern role at Wealth.com?
- The Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern role at Wealth.com focuses on gaining practical experience in applying advanced AI/ML techniques, particularly LLMs, CV, and NLP, to build complex legal AI assistants within the financial tech sector.
- What kind of projects will an Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern work on at Wealth.com?
- Interns will work on projects involving building ETL data pipelines, finetuning and integrating LLMs into production systems, training and deploying NLP and CV models for document understanding, and designing RAG frameworks.
- What are the essential qualifications for the Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern position?
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in RAG pipelines, ML frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow, or deploying AI/ML models.
- Does Wealth.com offer opportunities for research and publication during the internship?
- Yes, preferred qualifications include experience creating publications (patents, academic papers) and conducting research, suggesting potential opportunities for interns to engage in these areas.
- What is the compensation for the Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern at Wealth.com?
- The compensation for this internship role is between $45 to $55 per hour.
- Is this Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern role remote or on-site?
- This Applied Scientist AI/ML Intern role is a remote position within the United States.
- What are the key technologies used by the AI/ML team at Wealth.com?
- The team utilizes state-of-the-art natural language and vision models, including LLMs like OpenAI/Gemini/MistralAI, and frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow for NLP and CV tasks.