MBA Summer Intern – AI-RAN & AI-Apps

About SoftBank:

SoftBank is making bold investments in the next generation of AI infrastructure. In 2024, SoftBank Corp. established a new center in Silicon Valley focused on infrastructure software and foundational AI technologies for mobile networks.

This new initiative is aimed at rethinking how AI infrastructure is built — from centralized AI data centers to distributed AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) deployments at EDGE data centers — by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and a cloud-native approach.

Our mission is to drive innovation both in technology and in business - via product-centric thinking, broad partnership, and commercial initiatives focusing on commercially viable next-generation networks and AI-powered services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated MBA Summer Intern to support strategic and business-focused initiatives during an internship of approximately 12 weeks.

The internship is expected to begin on June 1, 2026 or June 8, 2026.

The intern will work closely with the team on high priority business topics related to AI infrastructure, AI-RAN and AI-native Apps ecosystem, providing support in market research, analysis, and strategic project development.

Key Responsibilities:

The MBA Summer Intern may support the team in the following areas:

• Conduct market research and synthesize key trends, opportunities, and competitive insights
• Support business and strategy development for priority initiatives
• Assist with analysis related to market sizing (Target Addressable Market, TAM and/or Serviceable Addressable Market, SAM) ecosystem opportunities, different approaches of Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and their respective pros and cons
• Track recent AI related market developments including AI data center investments, NVIDIA’s AI-GRID initiatives, and major players in different AI Apps categories (such as Physical AI, Computer Vision, in general Apps requiring low-latency delivery)
• Assist with partnership proposals
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and internal documents to facilitate executive level discussions and decision-making
• Contribute to strategic planning and cross-functional project support
• Perform ad hoc research and analysis as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to structure complex information clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and desk research
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in strategy, technology, innovation, and new business creation

Compensation:

$34/hour, full-time, for approximately 12 weeks