About the role#
As an Applied Science Intern, you will join our team to build and refine machine learning models that power global travel. You will work on real business priorities, from prototyping new techniques to implementing services that handle high volumes of requests. This program provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and a chance to showcase your work to senior leaders.
What you'll do#
- Design, prototype, and evaluate machine learning models while contributing to research and product experiments.
- Write clean, maintainable code for model training and inference.
- Perform unit testing, code reviews, and manage reproducible experimentation workflows.
- Participate in system design, API design, and data modeling for ML-powered features.
- Explore, analyze, and prepare data using statistical and ML techniques to improve model quality and fairness.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product partners to define success metrics and iterate on solutions.
- Work with AI-driven systems and tools to safely integrate ML-enabled solutions.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Engineering.
- You will graduate between December 2027 and July 2028.
- You have no more than 2 years of professional experience.
- You are available for one of the program cohorts: May 24th - July 30th or June 21st - August 27th, 2027.
- You have knowledge of Python, Scala, and SQL.
- You have a theoretical understanding of machine learning topics like Regression, Deep Learning, Random Forests, and Neural Networks.
- You have experience with distributed computing technologies like Spark or Hadoop and cloud platforms such as AWS.
- You are able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.
- You must be graduating from a university in the same country where the internship is located.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; or Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $52 per hour in Seattle and Austin; $55 per hour in San Jose.
- Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision health care options, travel discounts, and relocation support if eligible.
About Expedia
Expedia operates a travel marketplace for booking flights, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals. The company serves individual travelers and connects them with airlines and hotel providers. It functions as the flagship brand of Expedia Group. Founded in 1996, the organization maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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