About the role#
As an Applied Science Intern, you will join the 2027 Global Summer Internship Program to contribute to business-critical projects. You will work alongside mentors, data scientists, and engineers to develop machine learning solutions that impact travel experiences. The program includes structured onboarding, professional development workshops, and opportunities to connect with leadership.
What you'll do#
- Design, prototype, and evaluate machine learning models with guidance from experienced scientists.
- Write clean, maintainable training and inference code using standard software engineering practices.
- Participate in system design, API design, and data modeling for machine learning features.
- Explore and prepare data using statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define success metrics and iterate on solutions.
- Learn to integrate and operate AI-driven systems within real-world products.
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 to July 30th or June 21st to August 27th.
- Graduation from a university located in the same country as the internship site.
- Willingness to relocate if the role is outside your current commuting distance.
- Helpful experience includes familiarity with machine learning topics like Deep Learning, Random Forests, or SVMs, as well as experience with R, Java, C++, Hive, Hadoop, or AWS.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; or Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $56 per hour in Austin and Seattle; $61 per hour in San Jose.
- Benefits: Includes health care (medical, dental, vision), 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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