AI Research Intern - Summer 2026
Rocket Companies
Software Engineering, Data Science
Detroit, MI, USA
The AI Research Intern will support the advancement of AI strategy and execution across Human Resources (HR), also known as People Experience at Rocket. This role will help research, assess, and organize practical AI opportunities in HR operations, while partnering across People Experience teams to understand current processes, identify areas of opportunity, and support the development of recommendations that help us move faster and work smarter.
Interns at Rocket gain priceless hands-on experience. Here, they learn how it feels to be in the workplace, participate in events and become a valuable member of our team.
About the role
Helping translate AI research, emerging tools, and best practices into practical HR operations opportunities
Helping identify how AI could improve efficiency, consistency, accuracy, and the overall team member experience
Partnering with People Experience teams to better understand current processes, pain points, and opportunities
Supporting the evolution of the People Experience AI strategy based on learnings, team needs, and business priorities
Supporting hands-on exploration, testing, and documentation of practical AI use cases
Preparing simple summaries, insights, and recommendations for leadership review
Helping connect AI opportunities to measurable outcomes, such as time savings, reduced manual work, improved service delivery, or better team member support
About you
Strong experience in AI, automation, emerging technology, and process improvement
Interest in human resource operations and how AI can improve the employee/team member experience
Ability to research external tools and translate findings into practical recommendations
Comfort working with ambiguity and helping bring structure to new ideas
Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills
Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work across multiple teams
What you’ll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.