Summer 2026 AI Governance & Operations Internship

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovationand you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service brought real 5G to the nation and now were shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us make big things happen with us above all #BEYOU with us. Together we wont stop!

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What its Like

The AI Governance & Operations Intern will support T-Mobiles Responsible AI and Governance initiatives by helping design document and operationalize processes that ensure AI systems are built and deployed responsibly. This role sits at the intersection of AI strategy risk management and operations providing the intern with exposure to how AI governance is scaled across a large enterprise.

Working closely with the AI Governance & Operations team the intern will contribute to projects that enhance oversight transparency and accountability for AI systems. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver who is curious about the intersection of technology strategy and policy and is eager to learn how governance frameworks translate into real-world business operations.

This internship offers hands-on experience in AI governance program management policy implementation and cross-functional collaboration across technology legal privacy and data science teams.

What Youll Do

As an AI Governance & Operations Intern youll help strengthen T-Mobiles Responsible AI program and support operational excellence across the broader Data & AI organization. Over the summer youll work on projects that bring structure and transparency to how AI models are governedhelping design workflows document policies and contribute to dashboards that track compliance and risk. Youll also assist with Data & AI team operations such as process improvements stakeholder coordination and performance reporting. Collaborating with teams across AI Strategy Engineering Legal and Data Science youll gain hands-on experience in how enterprise AI is managed responsibly and efficiently at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of AI governance processes such as model inventory tracking documentation standards and responsible AI assessments.
• Help maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms that monitor AI model compliance risk indicators and ethical review workflows.
• Research and summarize emerging AI regulations (e.g. EU AI Act NIST AI Risk Management Framework) and identify implications for T-Mobiles AI practices.
• Assist in process documentation ensuring operational clarity and version control for governance procedures.
• Participate in meetings across AI Strategy Legal Compliance and Engineering helping ensure that governance decisions are communicated and tracked effectively.
• Contribute to executive presentations and communications that summarize program progress and highlight governance maturity metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for AI operations simplifying workflows surfacing insights and aligning governance to strategic AI priorities.

What it Takes

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Public Policy Cognitive Science Business Administration or related fields.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an ability to manage details across multiple workstreams.
• Interest in AI ethics responsible AI and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills especially when distilling technical or policy topics for diverse audiences.
• Self-starter mindset curious collaborative and eager to learn from cross-functional experts.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program and have at least one semester remaining following the internship

Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for internships

Employer does not sponsor work visas for this position. Note that this also applies to individuals who are students in F-1 status who desire sponsorship after they complete their education.

Relocation may be provided to program participants who reside more than 50 miles from the internship location.

Intern wages range from $20/hour to $40/hour. The successful candidates actual pay will be based on experience/location.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team you know the Un-carrier doesnt have a corporate ladderits more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers because its that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity youre living our values while investing in your career growthand we applaud it. Youre unstoppable!

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