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Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel
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Location

Issy-les-Moulineaux

Type

internship

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About this role

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Amex GBT Egencia is at the center of revolutionizing business travel with our cutting-edge technology and the most desirable products in the industry. We have grown from a small start-up to become the 4th largest corporate travel management company in the world and got acquired by the 1st. The AI Product & Engineering team is a cross-disciplinary team that turns data into real impact through intelligent, scalable, and data-driven AI systems.   

Are you passionate about AI and curious about how Generative AI is safely brought into real-world products? Join our dynamic AI Product & Engineering team at Amex GBT for a final year internship where you’ll explore the cutting edge of responsible AI, data science, and machine learning systems, all while building practical skills and contributing to real product work.  

  

What you’ll work on  

As a final year intern, you will:  

  • Explore how Generative AI can enhance traveler experience, automate trip support, and drive innovation in online booking systems  

  • Contribute to applied research and prototyping of agentic systems that transform how user experience business travel  

  • Explore how AI agents can be integrated into customer-facing products  

  • Help analyze, test, and improve AI/ML pipelines, with a focus on trust, safety, and quality  

  • Work with Python and tools/frameworks/platforms like Hugging Face, LangChain and Claude  

  • Participate in collaborative projects with machine learning engineers, software developers and product managers across global teams  

  • Assist in documenting findings, testing approaches, and sharing learnings with the broader team  

 

What we’re looking for  

We’re looking for motivated and curious students who:  

  • Are pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field and graduating in 2026 (M2) available from February / March 2026 to end of August / September 2026  

  • Have good experience with Python (coursework, personal projects, or bootcamps)  

  • Are interested in Generative AI, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or building responsibly with LLMs  

  • Familiarity with LLMs (e.g. Claude, Mistral), APIs, or NLP concepts  

  • Exposure to tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, or vector databases  

  • Experience working with data (Pandas, SQL, Jupyter 

  • Interest in ethical AI, fairness, or responsible AI development  

  • Are analytical thinkers and good communicators  

  • Enjoy working in collaborative, international environments  

 

What you’ll gain  

  • Hands-on exposure to modern AI/ML technologies and real-world use cases  

  • A deeper understanding of how to deploy GenAI in production responsibly  

  • Mentorship from a seasoned team of ML Engineers and Data Scientists  

  • A chance to make a real impact in one of the world’s leading business travel tech companies  

 

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Location

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

     

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

  • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

  • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

  • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

  • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

  • And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

Other facts

Tech stack
Python,Generative AI,Prompt Engineering,Fine-Tuning,LLMs,APIs,NLP,Hugging Face,LangChain,Data Analysis,SQL,Jupyter,Ethical AI,Fairness,Responsible AI,Analytical Thinking,Communication

About American Express Global Business Travel

Business travel doesn’t just move people from A to B, it helps ideas and innovation move forward, too. And with the most valuable marketplace, software, and services in travel, there is nowhere they can’t go with American Express Global Business Travel. With us, your Great Ideas Travel.

GBT Travel Services UK Limited (GBT UK) and its authorized sublicensees (including Ovation Travel Group, Egencia and CWT) use certain trademarks and service marks of American Express Company or its subsidiaries (American Express) in the “American Express Global Business Travel” and “American Express GBT Meetings & Events” brands and in connection with its business for permitted uses only under a limited license from American Express (Licensed Marks). The Licensed Marks are trademarks or service marks of, and the property of, American Express. GBT UK is a subsidiary of Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG). American Express holds a minority interest in GBTG, which operates as a separate company from American Express.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Travel Arrangements

What you'll do

  • As a final year intern, you will explore how Generative AI can enhance traveler experience and contribute to applied research and prototyping of systems that transform user experience in business travel. You will also analyze, test, and improve AI/ML pipelines with a focus on trust, safety, and quality.

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What does a Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel do at American Express Global Business Travel?

As a Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel at American Express Global Business Travel, you will: as a final year intern, you will explore how Generative AI can enhance traveler experience and contribute to applied research and prototyping of systems that transform user experience in business travel. You will also analyze, test, and improve AI/ML pipelines with a focus on trust, safety, and quality..

Why join American Express Global Business Travel as a Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel?

American Express Global Business Travel is a leading Travel Arrangements company.

Is the Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel position at American Express Global Business Travel remote?

The Master's thesis internship Generative AI – Applied research to business travel position at American Express Global Business Travel is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Ile-de-France, France. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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