AI Automation Intern

Spring 2026 AI Automation Intern — Build Intelligence Into Operations

📍 Remote, United States or Canada | ⏰ Part-Time (5-10 hrs/week) | 🗓️ Feb 17 - May 16, 2026 (12 weeks)

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About Varia Global (www.varia.global)

We operate three distinct businesses under one roof:

The Matchbox (thematchbox.inc) — Growth marketing agency managing millions in ad spend for Fortune 500 and high-growth startups. We run full funnel growth programs, multi-platform campaigns, and marketing operations for companies like Celigo, PeopleFinders, and MontyCloud.

The Ad Spend (theadspend.com) — AI-powered advertising intelligence SaaS platform monitoring $175M+ in ad spend across 150+ companies. We provide 24/7 anomaly detection, diagnostic AI, and cross-platform analytics. Currently raising our Series A.

Spyll World (spyll.world) — Independent electronic music label with 50+ international releases, 125+ brand partnerships (Formula 1, Givenchy, Logitech), and 200M+ social impressions across global markets.

We're building the infrastructure to scale three companies simultaneously — and we need someone who thinks in systems, not tasks.

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The Role

You'll architect AI-powered automation systems across our entire ecosystem. This isn't about connecting two apps — it's about building intelligent workflows that process thousands of data points, make decisions, and keep operations running seamlessly.

Cross-Company Projects You Might Own:

For The Matchbox (Agency):

- Build AI agents that analyze client meeting transcripts, extract action items, and automatically update project status across Notion, Slack, and HubSpot

- Design systems that intelligently route client communications to the right team members based on content, urgency, and current workload

- Create automated reporting pipelines that synthesize performance data from 10+ platforms into executive-ready insights

For The Ad Spend (SaaS):

- Develop customer onboarding automation that connects ad platforms, validates data pipelines, and provisions accounts without manual intervention

- Build AI-powered customer success workflows that detect usage patterns and trigger proactive outreach

- Design systems that aggregate product feedback from Slack, support tickets, and user interviews into actionable product roadmap insights

For Spyll World (Music Label):

- Architect automated royalty tracking that monitors placements across sync licensing platforms, calculates splits, and prepares artist payouts

- Build content distribution workflows that coordinate releases across 10+ streaming platforms, social channels, and brand partnerships

- Create AI systems that analyze engagement data to optimize release timing and promotional strategies

The Standard:

Everything you build must be maintainable by non-technical operators. That means intuitive interfaces, comprehensive documentation, and resilient error handling.

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What We're Looking For

Technical Capabilities:

- Fluent with APIs, webhooks, and authentication flows

- Experienced with modern automation platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n)

- Comfortable working with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)

- Can write scripts and integrations when no-code solutions fall short

- Bonus: Notion API, Google Apps Script, database design, web scraping

The Differentiators:

- You've built projects that solve real problems (show us your GitHub, portfolio, or side projects)

- You can translate business requirements into technical architecture

- You document systems like you're handing them off to your replacement

- You understand the "why" before jumping to the "how"

- You're energized by ambiguous problems with no obvious solution

Ideal Candidates:

- CS/IS/Data Science/Informatics student or recent grad

- Bootcamp graduate with portfolio projects

- Self-taught developer with demonstrated shipping ability

- Anyone who's built automation systems, bots, or integrations in the wild

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What You'll Gain

Technical Growth:

- Design system architecture for multi-company operations

- Work with production AI APIs and agent frameworks

- Build integrations across modern SaaS stack (Notion, HubSpot, Slack, Google Workspace, Zapier)

- Learn to balance technical sophistication with operational simplicity

Business Exposure:

- See how three different business models operate under one roof

- Work directly with founders on strategic automation initiatives

- Understand how technical systems enable business scaling

- Ship real products used by team members and customers daily

Professional Development:

- Direct mentorship from operators who've built and scaled companies

- Portfolio-worthy projects across agency, SaaS, and entertainment verticals

- Experience translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders

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Internship Details

💰 $16/hour

⏰ 5-10 hours/week with flexible scheduling

📅 12-week commitment (Feb 17 - May 16, 2026)

🌍 100% remote with async-first culture

🎯 High-impact work — no coffee runs or busywork

Time Commitment:

This role is designed for students balancing coursework or professionals exploring a transition. We prioritize output over hours logged. If you're efficient, you might accomplish more in 5 focused hours than others do in 10.

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How to Apply

Send the following in a short email to careers@varia.global:

• Resume or LinkedIn — show us your background and tell us why you think you'd be a fit for our ecosystem of companies
• Project narrative — describe something you've built or automated. We want to understand:
• -- What problem did it solve?
• -- What technologies did you use?
• -- How did you make it work?
• -- What would you do differently now?
• Portfolio link — GitHub, personal site, demo video, or anything that shows your work
• Your favorite song from the Spyll catalog.

We evaluate based on what you've built, not where you studied.

A well-documented side project is worth more than a perfect GPA (but your GPA helps.)

Application deadline: February 14, 2026

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Varia Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse teams and inclusive culture.