AI & Data Associate Intern - Amsterdam Office

Are you looking for an internship that will challenge you to grow at an incredible pace? Do you want to discover how new technologies like Generative AI can impact and accelerate growth for any business in any industry? While being part of a young, entrepreneurial and impact-driven team? Then SparkOptimus is the place for you!

What you'll do

As an Intern with AI & Data focus, you will get the chance to make an impact every day. You will work with the (Associate) Partners of our AI & Data practice from day one, taking a hands-on role in consulting projects for clients & taking on a diverse set of tasks related to Data & AI. This includes applying your coding skills (preferably in Python) to develop and pilot innovative data & AI tools for our consultants and clients, gaining and sharing knowledge around these topics, preparing events, preparing client pitches, contributing to newsletters, articles & LinkedIn posts, and interviewing and assessing technology providers. These responsibilities, in combination with the daily cooperation with our team, provide a great range and depth of opportunities.
SparkOptimus has a coaching and learning culture. We support your development through on-the-job coaching and formal training programs that address the challenges you will encounter, e.g., consultancy skills, interpersonal skills, and functional digital expertise. You will be amazed by how much you will learn in a short amount of time!

Why SparkOptimus?

SparkOptimus helps organizations unlock the power of disruption. We spark and scale transformational initiatives that improve the lives of consumers and customers using new technology. We are pragmatic, we think like a start-up, and we focus on delivering customer and business value all over the world for organizations like Heineken, Ikea, eBay, Unilever, ING, CarNext and AkzoNobel. Our expertise lies in digital, sustainability, and (Gen) AI, and across these topics we provide tailored strategic consultancy that bridges the gap between vision and execution, ensuring our clients not only conceptualize innovative strategies but also implement them effectively.

At SparkOptimus, we believe diversity and inclusion are inseparably linked to corporate social responsibility. SparkOptimus provides equal opportunities and treatment for all employees, and strives to make sure every employee feels recognized and at home with us.

Why you should join us

Endless growth, learning and development opportunities within an internationally operating company with purpose
The opportunity to share your ideas and put yourexperience and knowledge into practice
Very positive work environment in a young, dynamic, and informal team
Supportive and friendly team to help you develop in the role
Fuel up with daily delicious and healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks
Office in the centre of Amsterdam
Regular company events and team activities throughout the year

What we are looking for

Minimum 3rd year bachelor student (WO/Academic), with excellent results so far
Outstanding analytical and social skills, a can-do mentality, and a passion for digital
Proficiency in Python
Experience with Gen AI model development is a pre
Availability for at least four consecutive months, with a preference for six months
Start date: in Q2 (April) 2024
Please note: Dutch students must have completed their VWO

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