Spring 2026, Summer 2026

AI Deployment Engineering Intern

Platform

Interplay

Interplay

11-50 employees

VC-backed startup formation, incubation, funding

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role: in-office required 2-3 days per week in New York, NY.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
Neural Networks
Pytorch
Machine Learning
REST APIs
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related engineering field.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), AI model architectures, and can quickly adapt and incorporate a diverse range of REST APIs.
  • Experience with Python, data analysis, and AI/ML tools.
  • Ability to analyze technical research papers and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
  • Interest in venture capital, startups, and AI-driven businesses.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on emerging AI technologies, trends, and market dynamics.
  • Analyze the technical feasibility and innovation potential of AI-driven startups.
  • Build and implement AI models/tools to help make our organization more efficient.
  • Engage with AI communities, startups, and industry experts to stay ahead of the latest advancements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in AI research, engineering, or a startup environment.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deployment of AI models.
  • Exposure to large language models (LLMs) and generative AI applications.
  • Previous involvement in hackathons, AI competitions, or open-source contributions.

Interplay is a venture firm that starts companies with great people, helps teams develop their business, and then invests in them. Its process is described as three core activities: COFOUND (starting companies with strong teams), INCUBATE (helping great teams grow their business), and INVEST (financing companies led by capable founders). The organization emphasizes a family-oriented approach, using services that power about 10% of all VC-backed companies. The leadership and operating partners span multiple roles across major U.S. locations, signaling a hands-on, operational, and talent-focused model. Its goal is to support entrepreneurs from formation through scale by combining cofounding, structured development, and investment under one umbrella, differentiating itself with its focus on a broad, hands-on “family” network and service platform that fuels a large portion of the VC-backed ecosystem.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$856.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fund III closed $45M in November 2023 with institutional LPs.
  • Portfolio founders back Fund III, creating self-reinforcing capital.
  • TeachMe.To raised $3M led by Interplay, nears profitability.

What critics are saying

  • B2B marketplaces fail at 80% rate from network effects in 18 months.
  • AI commoditization by OpenAI slashes portfolio valuations 50% in 12 months.
  • Mark Peter Davis exit drops AUM 40% within 24 months.

What makes Interplay unique

  • Interplay cofounds, incubates, and invests in Series A B2B marketplaces.
  • Consistent GP team makes all decisions across every fund vintage.
  • Fund III targets vertical software specialization shift since 2013.

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The Antlers American
Feb 20th, 2026
Pepper raises $50M Series C to expand AI platform for independent food distributors

Pepper, a technology platform for independent food distributors, has raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Lead Edge Capital. Existing investors ICONIQ, Index Ventures, Greylock, Harmony Partners and Interplay participated. The company provides AI-enabled software for ordering, sales, marketing, accounts receivable and payments workflows. Pepper serves over 500 distributors representing approximately $30 billion in annual gross merchandise volume and supports more than 100,000 active operators. Independent distributors account for over two-thirds of North American food distribution, representing over $1.4 trillion in annual sales, yet many rely on manual systems. Pepper offers 70-plus ERP integrations linking legacy systems into a unified digital platform. The funding will support product expansion, including next-generation AI solutions, enhanced workflow modules, and broader technology stack integrations.

FinancialContent
Sep 17th, 2025
TeachMe.To Raises $3M for Growth

TeachMe.To, an in-person lesson marketplace, raised $3 million in seed+ funding led by Interplay, with participation from Bling Capital and 1984 Ventures. The funds will enhance technology and app development, including AI features. The platform has 5,000 instructors, 30,000 students, and nearly 100,000 lessons delivered. TeachMe.To offers lessons in various categories and is nearing profitability. The platform operates in over 250 U.S. cities with an average instructor rating of 4.9/5.

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PR Newswire
Mar 21st, 2024
Fuel Me Secures $18 Million In Oversubscribed Series A To Redefine Fuel Procurement As We Know It

CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Me , a pioneering fuel procurement and management platform, is proud to announce the successful close of its $18 million Series A financing co-led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Tribeca Venture Partners. Brian Hirsch , co-founder and Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners, has joined the Board of Fuel Me in connection with the financing. Other new investors include Bessemer Venture Partners , Interplay Venture Capital , FJ Labs , HPA (Hyde Park Angels) , Bridge Ventures , Correlation Ventures , Forefront Venture Partners , and Gaingels. The oversubscription of the round underscores investors' strong conviction in Fuel Me's innovative and revolutionary vision for the fuel procurement industry.Fuel Me raises $18M in Series A, redefining fuel procurement. Post this Fuel Me revolutionizes fuel management for sectors like Construction, Data Centers, Transportation, and Distribution. Our video highlights how we ensure operational continuity, eliminates downtime, and maintains supply chain efficiency

Cavil Consult
Nov 13th, 2023
Interplay secures $45M for third fund focused on B2B marketplaces, vertical software

Interplay secures $45M for third fund focused on B2B marketplaces, vertical software.