2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Data Platforms - AI Intern

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Job Description

The Data Platforms team designs, builds, and maintains enterprise data platforms and capabilities within Foundation Technology Platform function. We are responsible for ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and mission-critical operational stability organization-wide. Our team is actively leveraging AI technologies to optimize data delivery, enhance platform capabilities, and drive organizational value creation through innovative data-driven services and solutions.

Data Platforms are accelerating their transformation through Agentic AI - a paradigm shift from assistive tools to autonomous digital coworkers. This internship supports our strategic initiative to build scalable, ethical, and reusable agentic systems that drive operational efficiency, data governance, and intelligent automation across the enterprise.

How You Will Contribute:

As a Data Platforms AI Intern, you will:

• Assist in building AI Agents for data platform automation.
• Help design and deploy AI agents with reasoning, planning, and memory
• Work on practical cases in platform operations and digital data engineering
• Contribute to AI-powered data classification and tagging workflows
• Explore emerging AI technologies for data platform applications

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI systems
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams driving Takeda's AI initiative

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Hybrid out of the Cambridge, MA office
• Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field

Exposure to any of these technologies is acceptable - we value learning potential and foundational knowledge.

• Programming: Python, SQL, Java/Scala, or R
• Data Platforms: Apache Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Informatica
• AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or MLflow
• LLMs: OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Llama, Gemini, or Hugging Face Transformers
• Agentic AI: LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI or OpenAI API
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (any data/ML services)
• Databases: PostgreSQL, vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma), or other SQL/NoSQL systems

Internship Eligibility

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)

• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames

• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities

• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns

• Internship events focused on professional and skills development

• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications will be accepted between November 7th - November 30th

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:
Boston, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate's school year/level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:

• Paid sick time

• Civic Duty paid time off

• Participation at company volunteer events

• Participation at company sponsored special events

• Access to on-site fitness center (where available)

• Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations
Boston, MA

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type
Full time

Job Exempt
No

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