AI Security Research Engineer Intern

Explore AI security research at American Express as a Master’s-level intern, building prototypes with Python during a 16-week summer program.

This internship sits within Enterprise Technology Services and combines artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering. You will investigate emerging technologies, design experiments, evaluate technical approaches, and translate findings into measurable enterprise outcomes. Experienced engineers and researchers will guide defined workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research emerging artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies
• Build prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and security test harnesses
• Develop AI agents, LLM integrations, and automated workflows
• Design benchmarks and controlled technical experiments
• Document findings and present recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements:

• Current full-time Master’s enrollment in a related technical field
• Graduation date within the 2027 summer internship eligibility window
• Strong hands-on programming experience, preferably with Python
• Graduate-level understanding of AI, machine learning, or LLMs
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software development

Apply research, experimentation, Python, and cybersecurity knowledge as an AI Security Research Engineer Intern at American Express.