IT App Services & AI Internship - Remote (Summer 2027)

About this role

Modernizing a Legacy Industry Building products is one of the country’s largest and most essential industries, and it is entering a new era of digital transformation. At Builders FirstSource, you will bring a fresh perspective to real business challenges, work alongside experienced leaders, and explore how data, AI, and emerging technologies can improve the way a nationwide business operates and serves its customers. This is not an internship built around observation or administrative work. You will contribute to a meaningful project, develop practical recommendations, and have the opportunity to see how your ideas can influence active business and technology initiatives. About Builders FirstSource Builders FirstSource a leading supplier of structural building products to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, operating approximately 450 locations across 40 states. As the industry continues to evolve, BFS is investing in technology, data, automation, and AI to improve how we serve our customers, support our operations, and drive business growth. Application Services plays a critical role in transformation by partnering with business leaders to define, enable, operate, and continuously improve business capabilities through technology, data, process expertise, and AI-enabled innovation. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that help modernize business processes, improve team-member and customer experiences, and strengthen the technology capabilities supporting a large and complex nationwide organization. Purpose This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience at the intersection of business operations, process improvement, data, and emerging technologies. Working alongside BFS business and technology leaders, you will help analyze real business challenges, explore opportunities for AI and automation, and contribute to initiatives supporting one or more Application Services functional areas. Throughout the summer, you will gain exposure to business analysis, process improvement, data-driven decision making, enterprise technology, testing and quality practices, and solution delivery. You will also develop practical skills that can be applied across a wide range of future careers. The role includes structured mentorship, progressive ownership of meaningful deliverables, and regular interaction with project, functional, and technology leaders.  Program Structure This posting supports four IT Application Services internship positions within the Summer 2027 IGNITE Internship Program. The internships span three functional areas: Integrated Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, and Business Functions. Intern assignments will be determined based on business priorities, project needs, candidate interests, and demonstrated strengths. All four interns will participate in a common experience combining collaborative, functional, and professional-development activities designed to provide broad exposure to Builders FirstSource, business operations, and technology leadership.
Cohort Initiative: Partner with fellow IT Application Services interns on a shared business challenge that encourages collaboration, innovation, and cross-functional problem solving. The initiative will culminate in a final presentation to business and technology leaders. Functional Initiative: Work alongside business and technology leaders on a meaningful initiative within an assigned Application Services functional area. Depending on business priorities, projects may involve business analysis, process improvement, data analytics, AI use-case development, automation opportunities, testing and quality improvement, or technology transformation. AI & Emerging Technology Workshop Series: Participate in a recurring workshop series that explores how organizations are applying AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to solve real business challenges. Sessions may include collaboration with external technology and strategy partners and will culminate in a capstone presentation and discussion with IT and business leadership. Final Capstone Presentation: At the conclusion of the internship, present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings. Presentations will focus on business impact, lessons learned, and opportunities for future improvement, providing visibility to leadership and an opportunity to showcase the value delivered throughout the summer.
The cohort, meaningful project, mentorship, and final-presentation model aligns with the documented IGNITE emphasis on structured development, active leadership support, real business impact, autonomy with guidance, and intern visibility. Potential Areas of Assignment Depending on business priorities and project needs, interns may be aligned to one or more of the following areas: Integrated Supply Chain Explore how technology, data, and process improvement support the movement of products and materials throughout a nationwide supply chain.
Potential areas of exposure include:
Supply Chain Planning Procurement and Supplier Management Production and Manufacturing Transportation and Logistics Warehouse Operations Supply Chain Analytics
Commercial Operations Explore how technology, data, and process improvement support sales, customer interactions, pricing, orders, and profitable growth.
Potential areas of exposure include:
Quote-to-Cash Pricing Customer Experience Sales Operations Commercial Analytics Commercial Process Improvement
Business Functions Explore how technology, data, and process improvement support critical corporate and administrative business capabilities.
Potential areas of exposure may include:
Finance and Record-to-Report Human Resources Legal and Compliance Enterprise Business Processes Reporting and Analytics Business Process Improvement
Interns are not expected to have prior experience in any specific functional area. Assignments are intended to provide hands-on…