Universal Music Group 2025 Summer Internship Program: Prompt Engineer

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

We are seeking a Prompt Engineer Intern to join our team at Universal Music Group, where you’ll work at the intersection of AI and software development, leveraging large language models (LLMs) to optimize coding workflows and documentation generation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced prompt engineering techniques, train team members, and enhance productivity across software, AI, and technical writing projects.

As a Prompt Engineer Intern, you will refine LLM-driven prompts for code generation, collaborate with AI/AGI researchers, and train cross-functional teams to effectively harness LLMs for development and documentation tasks. You’ll also monitor and evaluate LLM-generated outputs, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with project goals.

Additionally, you will engage in continuous research and evaluation of emerging AI tools to enhance productivity, staying abreast of the latest technological advancements. This proactive approach ensures our team remains at the forefront of innovation, integrating cutting-edge solutions into our workflows. This internship is ideal for individuals passionate about AI-driven development, prompt engineering, and productivity enhancement.

How You'll Create: (Remote Role)

• Develop and refine prompt engineering techniques to optimize LLM-driven code generation and documentation workflows.
• Train and assist team members across software development, AI research, and technical writing in effective prompt crafting.
• Collaborate with AI/AGI researchers to leverage LLMs for context-specific tasks, enhancing coding, content creation, and automation.
• Monitor and evaluate LLM-generated outputs, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and efficiency in code, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Research and implement best practices for prompt optimization, ensuring consistent high-quality results.
• Explore emerging LLM tools, identifying opportunities to streamline development workflows and improve team productivity.
• Document prompt strategies, templates, and usage guidelines to standardize LLM-powered development practices.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and workshops, contributing innovative ideas and problem-solving approaches.
  
  

Bring Your Vibe

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex AI concepts in clear, actionable terms.
• Familiarity with LLMs, natural language processing (NLP) techniques, and AI-driven content generation platforms.
• Problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to prompt optimization and output evaluation.
• Experience in Python, JavaScript, or other programming languages is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with developers, researchers, and writers.
• Interest in AI-driven development workflows, automation, and productivity enhancement.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct experience using AI code generation tools (GitHub Copilot, etc.)
• Experience using conversational AI (Google Gemini, etc.) for technical queries or code-related tasks.
• Previous software development.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, Jest, JUnit)
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category

Internships

Salary Range

$18-$20 per hour

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.