AI Product Intern

At InsCipher, our commitment to our customers is what drives us.

Ours is a culture of innovation and progress. We are a creative team of doers constantly striving to develop value-driven products and services for our customers.

Our ultimate goal is to become the trusted authority and leading partner for state departments of insurance, surplus lines associations, and brokers nationwide. We’re achieving that goal by enhancing every facet of our customers reporting and tax filings through education and innovative, streamlined compliance solutions.

We’re growing fast and want you to be a part of it!

We’re seeking a sharp, curious AI Product Intern to join our Product team part-time. Reporting to the VP of Product, interns help ship real enhancements to the software surplus lines brokers use every day, working on API improvements, UX and UI upgrades, and AI-powered prototypes alongside product managers and engineering teams in the US and Europe.

Interns will not be making Swig runs or writing reports nobody reads. They own pieces of real product work, see how an idea becomes a Jira ticket and then shipped code, and use modern AI tools every day to move faster. Projects are assigned based on skill set and the company’s needs at the time: a complex project may take most of the semester, while smaller ones may span several areas. We want a resourceful builder who thinks like a business owner, cares deeply about the people using the product, and will get their hands dirty to solve real problems, not an order taker.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from start to finish and deliver on agreed deadlines
• Research user and client needs and turn them into clear problem statements and requirements, and bring forward ideas to improve legacy products and shape new ones, backed by research and a clear case for the user and the business
• Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and PRDs in Jira and Confluence, and help groom backlogs, track sprints, and keep documentation current
• Design and test UX and UI improvements, from user journey maps and early sketches to polished mockups the design and engineering teams can build from
• Build fast prototypes and proofs of concept using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI coding assistants, and test them with real users
• Review and test APIs and integrations, comparing real responses against the documentation, and document gaps and requirements for improvements
• Help troubleshoot client issues and trace them to their root cause, and join client calls as needed for support and feedback
• Work closely with product managers and our onshore and offshore engineering teams in Lithuania and Bulgaria, joining standups, sprint planning, and demos
• Report progress, blockers, and results to the product team on a regular cadence
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Desired majors include Machine Learning, Data Science, ACME (Applied and Computational Mathematics), Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Strategy, and Math
• Strong aptitude for problem solving; candidates will complete an aptitude assessment as part of the hiring process, and we are looking for top scorers
• Heavy, hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, or similar, with examples of how they have been used to build, analyze, or create
• Business-minded and user-focused: asks why a feature matters and who it helps, notices when something is confusing, and has a good design eye for layout, clarity, and visual polish
• Dependable and self-directed: keeps a consistent schedule, meets deadlines, follows through without reminders, owns the outcome, and stays organized and comfortable with ambiguity while juggling several threads
• Clear written and verbal communication, including with teammates whose first language is not English
• Availability of approximately 20 hours per week for the semester, flexible around classes but consistent from week to week
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, or tools like Postman, some coding experience (Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar), or experience with Figma or another design tool preferred
• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or agile and scrum practices, or a portfolio, GitHub, or side project that shows what has been built, preferred
• Interest in insurance, fintech, or regulated industries preferred (no prior insurance knowledge needed)

Why InsCipher?

At InsCipher, you'll join a team of disruptors, innovators, and forward-thinkers. We're not just changing the game; we're creating a new one. We offer a dynamic, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions lead to real change. With us, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are reshaping an industry
• Collaborate with a team of passionate, like-minded professionals
• Enjoy a culture that values flexibility, innovation, and personal growth

Compensation Range: $20/hr

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you need accommodation, please let us know during the interview process.