Machine Learning Intern, Research at Netflix

Short Description:

Netflix is offering a summer internship for Machine Learning Research in Los Gatos, California. Open to PhD or MS students, the position involves contributing to diverse ML research areas, such as personalization, recommender systems, and more. Candidates should be self-motivated with programming skills and can expect a personalized, paid 12-week internship with flexible start dates.

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Machine Learning Intern, Research (Summer 2024)

Location: Los Gatos, California

Type: Internship

Netflix is transforming the entertainment industry, reshaping how content is created and delivered, and enhancing the personalized experience for our 238 million global members. As we aspire to entertain the world, our focus begins with recruiting and nurturing top talent, particularly among university students.

If you're passionate about tackling complex problems, eager to learn and build scalable systems using cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment, and excited about making a meaningful impact on software that millions worldwide enjoy, we want to hear from you.

As an intern in Applied Machine Learning Research at Netflix, you'll contribute to various aspects of our business, such as member experience, personalization algorithms, recommendations, search, content valuation, media understanding, artist tooling, and streaming video optimization. Our research spans diverse Machine Learning fields, including recommender systems, causal inference, reinforcement learning, computer vision, computer graphics, Generative AI, multimedia processing, natural language processing, optimization, operations research, and systems. Emphasizing great applied research, we also prioritize robust Machine Learning infrastructure.

In the summer of 2024, Netflix will host a limited number of internships in Machine Learning Research, as well as Machine Learning Engineering and infrastructure. Applicants are welcome to express interest in either or both internship types.

Qualifications:

Must have:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or MS program in Machine Learning.
• Experience in at least one of the following ML areas:
  • Personalization & Recommender Systems
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision, Graphics, & Multimodal ML
  • Generative AI
  • Search & Conversational AI
  • Causal Inference
  • Reinforcement Learning & Bandits
  • ML Platform & Infrastructure
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala, Java, or C/C++).
• Curious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about solving open-ended challenges at Netflix.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice to have:

• Publications in relevant conferences or journals.
• Familiarity with distributed computing environments such as Spark or Presto.
• Comfortable with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, testing, code review, etc.).

To complete your application:

• Fill out an Airtable form sent shortly after submitting your application on our careers site.
• Include a Resume or CV with complete contact information and a list of relevant coursework and publications.
• Select exactly one ML area for your potential internship in the Airtable form.
• Provide a short (max one page) statement describing your research experiences and interests, and optionally, their relevance to Netflix Research.

Summer Internship Details:

At Netflix, we offer a personalized internship experience, mirroring the actual work environment. We match interns with projects and groups based on interests and skills, fully integrating them within those teams for the summer. Internships are paid, lasting a minimum of 12 weeks, with flexible start dates in May or June 2024. Conditions permitting, internships may be in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.

Netflix carefully considers various compensation factors, relying on market indicators to determine fair compensation based on job, skills, experience, and location. The market range for Netflix internships typically falls between $40/hour and $110/hour, reflecting total compensation in line with our compensation philosophy.

Netflix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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