PhD Fall Machine Learning Intern in Visual and Recommender Systems
Pinterest, Inc.San Francisco, CA, US; Palo Alto, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US; New York, NY, US
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Experience Level
Entry Level
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis. Candidates should be currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant field, with experience in implementing machine learning algorithms and working with large datasets.
About the job
Pinterest is looking for a PhD Fall Machine Learning Intern with a focus on visual, multimodal, and recommender systems. This internship centers on supporting advanced machine learning projects alongside skilled engineers and researchers.
Role overview
The position involves contributing to ongoing research and development in machine learning. Interns will have the chance to work on projects that explore visual understanding and recommendation technologies, learning from experienced team members throughout the process.
Collaboration
Expect to work closely with engineers and researchers who specialize in machine learning. The environment encourages sharing ideas and building solutions that impact Pinterest’s products.
Locations
San Francisco, CA, US
Palo Alto, CA, US
Seattle, WA, US
New York, NY, US
About Pinterest, Inc.
Pinterest, Inc. is a global visual discovery engine that helps people find inspiration to create a life they love. Our mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, with a focus on diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
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