About the role#
As a PhD intern, you will build machine learning systems and models that power Meta products. You will work on projects that reach millions of people and contribute to high volume servers. Interns are matched to specific teams based on their background and interests. This is a full-time, paid internship with a minimum duration of 12 weeks. Start dates are available throughout 2026.
What you'll do#
- Develop scalable classifiers and tools using machine learning, regression, and rules-based models.
- Adapt machine learning methods for modern parallel environments like distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPUs.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to code deliverables.
- Suggest and collect requirements to build effective feature roadmaps.
- Perform tasks specific to your assigned team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Research or work experience in areas such as deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, or artificial intelligence.
- Proficiency in Java, C/C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.
- Experience with systems software or algorithms.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience via internships, work, coding competitions, or PhD papers.
- Experience with Hadoop, Hbase, Pig, Mapreduce, Sawzall, or Bigtable.
- Proven track record of results through grants, fellowships, patents, or first-authored publications.
- Ability to collaborate across groups and cultures.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Must obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, and Burlingame, California; Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, Washington; New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $7,313 to $12,667 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
How to get in at Meta
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