Intern - Quality- Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist

$39,520 - $114,400/Yr

Unclassified - Foster City, CA

Full-time - Intern

Foster City, CA

About the position

As a Gilead intern, you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company's mission but will allow you to gain real-world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will be part of a small, dynamic team focused on building end-to-end data science and engineering solutions utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Product Development and Manufacturing (PDM) and/or Gilead more broadly. You will support the team by developing innovative methods using advanced engineering and mathematical techniques, leveraging various types of data such as numerical, text, audio, and video to deliver solutions to stakeholders. At the conclusion of your internship, you will showcase your work with a final poster board presentation, allowing you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained during your time at Gilead.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end data science and engineering solutions utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning within a small, dynamic team.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders in PDM and/or Gilead more broadly.
• Support the team by developing innovative methods using advanced engineering and mathematical techniques.
• Leverage various types of data (e.g. numerical, text, audio, video) to deliver solutions to stakeholders.
• Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall semester after the completion of the internship.
• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or enrolled in an advanced degree program.
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August.
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship.

Nice-to-haves

• Enrolled in a Graduate Program with a Major in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficient in Python or other major programming language (e.g. C/C++, Java, Go, etc.) familiarity with SQL preferred, but not required.
• Solid background in mathematics / statistics (e.g. calculus, linear algebra, statistics).
• Exposure to advanced mathematics preferred (e.g. graph theory, combinatorics, operations research).
• Familiarity with many AI / ML frameworks and tools.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to deduce business requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to transfer requirements clearly.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays
• Sick time
• Housing stipends for eligible employees