AI & Innovation Intern

AI & Innovation Intern – Overview

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We’re looking for an AI & Innovation Intern to partner directly with Talent Acquisition leadership to prototype, test, and scale AI‑driven solutions across the recruiting lifecycle.

• Design and test AI‑driven solutions across sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.
• Build prototypes and automations using AI and workflow tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, etc.).
• Identify inefficiencies in current recruiting processes and deploy AI solutions to improve speed, quality, and experience.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and determine practical applications within Talent Acquisition.
• Analyze outcomes and provide data‑backed recommendations on what should scale.
• Present findings and solutions directly to TA leadership and recruiting teams.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Product, or a related field.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience using AI tools to solve real problems (academic, personal, or professional).
• Experience building automations, workflows, or prototypes using AI or no‑code/low‑code tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate AI capabilities into business use cases.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate impact and effectiveness of solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.

• You don’t just use AI, you build with it.
• You have a high level of intellectual curiosity with a bias toward action.
• You’ve experimented with automations, agents, or workflow tools.
• You naturally look for ways to improve and streamline processes.
• You’re comfortable moving quickly from idea → prototype → recommendation.

• Program duration:
  June1st–August7th.
• Pay rate: $17.50/hour.
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time, 40hours/week.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – remote with 1‑2 days in office each week.
• Equipment:
  Company‑issued laptop provided.
• Paid time off: generous PTO, paid holidays, floating holiday, volunteer day, recharge day.
• Health plans: medical, dental, and vision.
• New‑hire stipend for home office set‑up.
• Annual salary range: $30,700.00–$36,050.00.
• Visibility with senior leadership and influence on future‑state recruiting models.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.