AI Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. They are seeking an AI Engineering Intern who will be involved in programming and fine-tuning AI tools and collaborating with various teams to improve company processes.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and deploy machine learning models and systems to solve complex problems and drive business outcomes
• Research, develop, and implement machine learning algorithms and models for tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, anomaly detection, and recommendation systems
• Research, develop, and implement AI tools such as NLP, LLM, and IA
• Collect, preprocess, and curate large datasets required for training generative models
• Experiment with different machine learning techniques and algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, reinforcement, and deep learning
• Design and optimize machine learning pipelines and workflows, incorporating techniques for data cleaning, feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning; and
• Develop scalable and efficient machine learning infrastructure and systems for training, testing, and deploying models in production environments

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer or Data Science, or related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office. Preference for those currently in or from Cincinnati
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Class or internship experience implementing and fine-tuning Large Language Models or interactive AI applications
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in NLP and AI (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience working with different AI capabilities and ability to showcase your passion for the utilization of AI

Benefits:

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square