At Howard Hughes, we continue to build on a rich legacy of transformative placemaking—championed by visionaries like Howard Hughes himself. From aviation to real estate, our founder created an empire built on passion, innovation, and the drive to redefine what communities can be. Today, we carry forward this legacy, developing large-scale, mixed-use communities that serve as vibrant hubs for people to live, work, and play. We invest in sustainability, inclusion, and creativity to create thriving environments that improve lives and foster a sense of community.
Now, we are offering a unique opportunity for STEM-focused students to accelerate their career in the Innovation Hub (HHX)—a critical arm of Howard Hughes, dedicated to driving the next wave of technological innovation and integration within our business. Are you ready to be part of the change?
What’s In It For You:
As a Summer Associate in HHX, you’ll dive into hands-on, AI-driven projects with real impact on the future of our business. With the chance to work alongside top executives, participate in executive speaker sessions, and engage in innovative problem-solving, you will leave this program with a powerful set of skills and experiences to propel your career.
Key highlights include:
- Competitive Wage + Housing Provided
- Networking with senior leadership and industry experts
- Special Projects for the CEO and President
- Training on Financial Modeling, Applications at HHC, and company branding
- Site Tours of Howard Hughes’ award-winning communities
- Executive Speaker Events and Lunch + Learns
- Program-ending Presentation to the leadership team
What You Will Do:
- Collaborate with the Innovation Team to bring AI projects to life, addressing real business challenges.
- Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models using TensorFlow or PyTorch to solve complex problems.
- Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to drive operational efficiency and adoption.
- Conduct technical reviews of startup engagements, analyzing feasibility and potential scalability.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions, offering innovative solutions using emerging technologies.
- Document methodologies and project progress for easy knowledge sharing and future use.
What You Bring:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch—and a passion for building machine learning models.
- Strong analytical skills—comfortable diving into data to find actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical ideas for non-tech audiences.
- Team-player mentality, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Previous internship experience in AI or Machine Learning.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Interest in startups and emerging technologies.
Why You Should Apply:
This is more than an internship—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of communities through cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re building AI models, integrating them into real-world applications, or presenting ideas to top executives, every task will bring you closer to making a real impact.
By the end of the program, you’ll have valuable experience, powerful connections, and actionable insights that will propel you to the next level in your career.
