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Empire State Realty Trust · 1 month ago

AI Engineering Intern

New York, New York, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT recognized for its leadership in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. The AI Engineering Intern will support AI solutions across various teams and gain hands-on experience in building AI applications, particularly in NLP and machine learning projects.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the App Dev team and related Business Units to design and implement Agentic AI virtual assistant features—leveraging platforms such as Cadastral, Agent Force, and Assist—for leasing and operational projects

Support the integration of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other AI tools into existing systems to enhance workflow efficiency and user experience for Applications and specific to Data Warehouses

Research emerging AI technologies and recommend best practices for Agentic AI development across ESRT

Test and debug AI assistant functionalities to ensure high performance, accuracy, and usability

Gather and analyze user feedback to improve AI responses, behaviors, and capabilities

Document technical specifications, workflows, and processes for newly developed AI features

Qualification

PythonAI/ML conceptsNLPAPIs (REST/GraphQL)Data structuresMicrosoft Azure AI ServicesCurious learnerCommunicationTeamwork skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Solid foundation in Python (preferred) with exposure to Java or JavaScript through coursework or projects

Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including NLP, LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT), and basic chatbot development

Familiarity with APIs (REST/GraphQL), handling JSON, and integrating data into simple applications

Basic understanding of data structures, data processing, and small data workflows

Ability to learn and apply AI tools such as Copilot, CadastreL, AgentForce, and Assist

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Interest in ethical AI and cybersecurity best practices

Curious, self-motivated learner who stays updated on AI/ML trends

Able to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate

A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 in preferred

Prior experience with software development or AI/ML projects through coursework, internships, or personal projects is preferred

Preferred

Industry exposure in Real Estate, Finance, or Travel/Tourism is a plus

Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure AI Services

Hands-on project experience in areas such as data architecture, forecasting, recommendation systems, optimization, anomaly detection, inference engines, churn analysis, segmentation, or NLP/LLM model development