About the role#
As a Machine Learning Engineer Intern, you will bridge the gap between high-level AI research and real-world physical actuation for our autonomous transport platforms. You will work alongside senior engineers to contribute to production-grade models, real-time edge pipelines, and multi-sensor data systems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with research engineers to prototype, evaluate, and test machine learning and deep learning models for trajectory planning and autonomous behavior.
- Design and evaluate multimodal systems that integrate raw multi-sensor data, such as cameras, LiDAR, and radar, to improve spatial-temporal perception.
- Develop interactive world models and simulation tools to re-simulate real-world driving logs and analyze vehicle trajectories.
- Profile and optimize inference pipelines to run complex models under low latency constraints on vehicle edge hardware.
- Work with data engineering workflows to identify, curate, and structure rare, complex edge cases and long-tail scenarios.
- Partner with validation and QA teams to run model releases through simulated scenarios to track model behavior and catch performance regressions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong foundation in deep learning concepts and experience with modern frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
- Hands-on programming experience in Python.
- Academic coursework, project experience, or research in domains such as Computer Vision, Spatial-Temporal Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, or Data Engineering.
- Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
- Familiarity with robotics data structures or multi-sensor processing is highly preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: This is an on-site role, five days a week.
- Terms: Winter 2027 (January to April) or Summer 2027 (Late May to September).
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with a base salary of $70.00 per hour.
- Status: This is a full-time position. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Atoms
Atoms manufactures physical automation systems for the mining, food, and transport sectors. The company develops robotics, software, and infrastructure designed to increase productivity in industrial environments. Founded in 2017, the firm is based in Los Angeles. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
How to get in at Atoms
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