About the role#
Applied Machine Learning Engineering Interns at Shopify solve difficult technical problems in commerce. You will work with petabyte-scale data and build models that serve millions of users. We place interns on teams based on their experience and interests. You will use technologies such as LLM post training, reinforcement learning, and model quantization to build and deploy these models.
What you'll do#
- Tackle technical challenges in the commerce space.
- Build and deploy ML models using state-of-the-art methods.
- Research and understand how projects function from end to end.
- Take ownership of your assigned projects.
- Create simple solutions to complex problems.
What you'll need#
- You enjoy hacking on projects for fun.
- You are a constant learner who is passionate about solving problems with code.
- You have a strong commitment to quality.
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- You are legally entitled to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 3-month paid internship for Summer 2027.
- You must be willing and able to relocate to work on-site in either Bellevue, WA or New York, NY.
- You are expected to work from the office during standard business hours.
- You must not be enrolled in school full-time during the internship term.
About Shopify
Shopify provides software tools for businesses to start, grow, and manage retail operations. Founded in 2006, the company is based in Ottawa. It supports millions of businesses across more than 175 countries. The platform includes services for payments, shipping, and marketing automation.
How to get in at Shopify
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