Market Research Innovation Intern – AI Specialist – Remote, Los Angeles Based

Market Research Innovation Intern – AI Specialist – Remote, Los Angeles Based

Why would you want to join the team at Breakthrough Research? We’ll start by describing what makes us a little different:

• Rapidly growing business with the resources of a larger company but the feel of a start-up
• Fun and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about what they do
• In-house Innovation team that develops cutting-edge new tools to understand human decision processes
• In-house Qualitative division that explores UX and consumer behavior
• Stellar graphic design team that beautifies our visual storytelling
• Robust training program and numerous opportunities for professional development

Now it’s your turn. Come show us what makes you unique.

Position Overview: As the Market Research Innovation Intern – AI Specialist on our Innovation team, you will play a crucial role in developing and refining AI-driven tools and methodologies. You’ll bring your expertise or strong interest in Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance our research capabilities and will also lend support with the development and refining of market research innovation tools.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine custom GPT models for firm-specific applications.
• Create and manage Python scripts integrated with OpenAI or other LLM APIs for sophisticated data analysis.
• Collaborate with the innovation team to implement and optimize AI tools across varied market research projects.
• Provide day-to-day support on client projects, including data analysis and report generation.

We are a ‘Virtual First’ company, so this position will be remote. However, applicants must be based in the Los Angeles area. The pay rate for this role is $20/hour.

Our people are as cool as the work that we do, and if you join our team you’ll enjoy a diverse and fun company culture complete with social activities (hiking, anyone?), volunteer events, curated experiences, wellness activities, and more.

Ready to break through? If you’re a motivated candidate with a passion for AI and market research, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, ideally in a related field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or Cognitive Science
• Available to work 10+ hours per week (20+ hours per week is preferred)
• Experience with fine-tuning AI and Large Language Models (OpenAI/Gemini APIs)
• Skilled at Python; preferred experience with simulation Python libraries (Mesa, Faker, etc.)
• Skilled at using version control systems (Git, Codeberg, etc.)
• Experience or projects analyzing or simulating behavioral data
• Able to work independently on ambiguous or multi-step technical problems with limited oversight
• Demonstrated experience developing prototypes or minimum-viable versions of tools or scripts (class, research, or personal projects are fine)
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills — can identify what tasks need to be completed first, ask questions to reach shared understanding, and adjust direction quickly in response to feedback
• Can learn the basics of market research concepts quickly if not already familiar with them

Please send your resume, unofficial academic transcripts, and a brief description of your relevant AI projects or experience to careers@bthrough.com.

Breakthrough Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.