About the role#
As an Applied Science Intern, you will join our 2027 Global Summer Internship Program. You will work on business-critical projects alongside mentors and peers to develop machine learning solutions. This role is a full-time, paid opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience with AI-driven systems and real-world product integration.
What you'll do#
- Design, prototype, and evaluate machine learning models under the guidance of senior scientists.
- Write clean, maintainable training and inference code using standard software engineering practices.
- Participate in system and API design, as well as data modeling for ML-powered features.
- 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.
- Apply AI/ML concepts to real-world products and learn to operate within AI-driven workflows.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and July 2028.
- Proficiency in Python, Scala, or SQL.
- Availability for one of the program cohorts: May 24th - July 30th or June 21st - August 27th.
- Must be graduating from a university in the same country where the internship is located.
- Willingness to relocate to the job location if outside commuting distance.
- Theoretical knowledge of machine learning topics like Regression, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, or Random Forests is helpful.
- Familiarity with distributed computing, cloud platforms like AWS, and languages such as R, Java, or C++ is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; or Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $56 per hour in Austin and Seattle; $61 per hour in San Jose.
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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