Summer 2026 AI Governance & Operations Internship

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re 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 won’t stop!

Get hands-on experience, training—and a leg up on a bright future.

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T-Mobile is revolutionizing the wireless industry for millions of customers nationwide. Working here means rolling up your sleeves and redefining the status quo with a team that has your back every step of the way!

This is an 11-week paid learning experience during which you'll be able to connect and network with other interns and leaders within the company. We invite you to come innovate with mentors who will challenge you to develop meaningful skills. You'll contribute your creativity and outstanding ideas, while working alongside T-Mobile employees. We'll give you hands-on projects and the chance to create an immediate impact.

What it’s Like

The AI Governance & Operations Intern will support T-Mobile’s 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 You’ll Do

As an AI Governance & Operations Intern, you’ll help strengthen T-Mobile’s Responsible AI program and support operational excellence across the broader Data & AI organization. Over the summer, you’ll work on projects that bring structure and transparency to how AI models are governed—helping design workflows, document policies, and contribute to dashboards that track compliance and risk. You’ll 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, you’ll 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-Mobile’s 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