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AI & Automation Summer Associate
Freshworks · San Mateo, CA, United States · Hybrid · Deleted · $25 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Freshworks |
| Title | AI & Automation Summer Associate |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Information Technology |
| Location | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Internship |
| Salary | $25 / hour |
| Status | deleted |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-15 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-04 / 2026-06-02 |
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| Company | Freshworks |
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| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
Description
Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Are you passionate about IT and business but equally obsessed with the power of Artificial Intelligence? We are seeking a highly motivated AI & Automation Summer Intern to join our team in San Mateo and spearhead our AI & automation initiatives.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in impactful projects that help to drive and shape the way Freshworks operates. You will have the opportunity to work with IT and various business teams in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Product to identify use-cases, design and propose AI solutions, build prototypes, and make implementation recommendations. You will also work with best-in-class enterprise applications, including Workday, Salesforce, Slack & NetSuite.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify Use Cases: Work with business and IT teams to identify business challenges and process gaps that can be quantified and solved with AI solutions. AI Integration & Automation: Use, research, test, and implement AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Gemini, Claude, or RPA) to find the best solutions for identified use cases. Prompt Engineering & Data Querying: Develop optimized prompts and queries to extract actionable insights from large datasets pulled from our SaaS systems using Generative AI tools. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT and cross-functional business teams to ensure automated solutions are secure and scalable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a closely related field Strong foundational understanding of core IT concepts and programming (e.g., Python). A fundamental understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning concepts, or robotic process automation (RPA) Hands-on experience using APIs (e.g, OpenAI API), building custom scripts, and working with Gemini or Claude A strong desire to learn and a passion for building practical, impactful AI solutions Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with best-in-class enterprise applications (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, Slack & NetSuite) is a strong plus Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical AI/automation concepts to non-technical business professionals What You Will Gain:
Real-World Impact: Your projects will directly impact Freshworks IT and business teams by solving real business challenges Skill Development: Hands-on experience at the intersection of SaaS enterprise applications and AI Mentorship: Direct access to senior IT and business leadership who will guide your professional development
Please note this is a paid, full-time (40 hours/week), fixed-term Associate internship running from June through September. This is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/week (Tuesday - Thursday) from our San Mateo, CA headquarters.
The hourly pay for this position is $25/hour
At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Full job record
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| Title | AI & Automation Summer Associate |
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| Status | deleted |
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| Location Text | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Department | Information Technology |
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| Employment Type | internship |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | San Mateo |
| Salary Raw | Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done. There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works. At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us. Are you passionate about IT and business but equally obsessed with the power of Artificial Intelligence? We are seeking a highly motivated AI & Automation Summer Intern to join our team in San Mateo and spearhead our AI & automation initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in impactful projects that help to drive and shape the way Freshworks operates. You will have the opportunity to work with IT and various business teams in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Product to identify use-cases, design and propose AI solutions, build prototypes, and make implementation recommendations. You will also work with best-in-class enterprise applications, including Workday, Salesforce, Slack & NetSuite. Key Responsibilities: Identify Use Cases: Work with business and IT teams to identify business challenges and process gaps that can be quantified and solved with AI solutions. AI Integration & Automation: Use, research, test, and implement AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Gemini, Claude, or RPA) to find the best solutions for identified use cases. Prompt Engineering & Data Querying: Develop optimized prompts and queries to extract actionable insights from large datasets pulled from our SaaS systems using Generative AI tools. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT and cross-functional business teams to ensure automated solutions are secure and scalable. Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a closely related field Strong foundational understanding of core IT concepts and programming (e.g., Python). A fundamental understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning concepts, or robotic process automation (RPA) Hands-on experience using APIs (e.g, OpenAI API), building custom scripts, and working with Gemini or Claude A strong desire to learn and a passion for building practical, impactful AI solutions Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with best-in-class enterprise applications (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, Slack & NetSuite) is a strong plus Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical AI/automation concepts to non-technical business professionals What You Will Gain: Real-World Impact: Your projects will directly impact Freshworks IT and business teams by solving real business challenges Skill Development: Hands-on experience at the intersection of SaaS enterprise applications and AI Mentorship: Direct access to senior IT and business leadership who will guide your professional development Please note this is a paid, full-time (40 hours/week), fixed-term Associate internship running from June through September. This is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/week (Tuesday - Thursday) from our San Mateo, CA headquarters. The hourly pay for this position is $25/hour At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us. |
| Salary Min | 25 |
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| Salary Currency | USD |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Freshworks/744000126710739-ai-automation-summer-associate |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Freshworks/744000126710739-ai-automation-summer-associate?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:42:30Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-02 11:01:11Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-04 12:02:31Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-04 12:02:31Z |
| Inactive At | 2026-06-04 12:02:31Z |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-15 14:31:36Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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