AI Scientist Intern - Associate

AI Scientist Intern - Associate Location: US Why join Pearson's internship program? Pearson is the world’s learning company, dedicated to helping individuals of all ages acquire essential knowledge and skills for success in their careers. Our mission is to ensure everyone can continue learning every day, in every way. By combining our deep understanding of learning science with innovative technology, we are shaping the future of education. We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduates to join our 8-week internship program. This is a unique opportunity for you to share your perspective as a learner, utilize your academic knowledge and technical expertise, and contribute to developments that address the skills challenges faced by learners, employees, and employers. As an intern, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business and be assigned to a team involved in significant projects that bring our products and services to life. You will receive on-the-job training, professional development, and mentoring from a senior team member to maximize your internship experience. Gain valuable hands-on experience that will enhance your resume for future employers. At Pearson, we promote an inclusive and diverse work environment where all ideas and perspectives are welcomed, ensuring our products reflect the needs of our diverse audience including teachers, students, employers, and consumers. What Does the Internship Program Offer? Our Evaluation Systems group is looking for an AI Scientist Intern to assist with human and automated scoring tasks during the summer internship. This role provides an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience with large-scale operational scoring while contributing to vital projects enhancing educational assessments. During your internship, you may work on: Production software development for our hand-scoring platform (OSCAR) Production software development for our automated scoring platforms Design and analysis of key hand-scoring activities, including AI generation of range finding samples Design, modeling, and analysis of AI initiatives related to automated scoring such as gaming detection or training mechanisms This position is fully remote, with occasional travel to company offices or partner locations as necessary. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning/AI, or Computer Science. Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Python. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Pearson is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that is innovative and vibrant. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Job: Data Engineering Job Family: TECHNOLOGY Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL_TIME Req ID: 22900

Created: 2026-03-05