Machine Learning Engineer Project Intern (Security-Data) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Improving the intelligent upper limit of large models in the security field.

Training vertical large models and applying them to security tasks, such as code analysis, vulnerability detection, attack research and judgment, threat intelligence, SDLC (Secure Development Lifecycle).

Deeply applying and innovating large model technology stacks, such as data synthesis, model post-training (SFT/GRPO/Agent), model acceleration and distillation, exploring technical boundaries.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Security, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, or other STEM disciplines.
• Proven experience with C++/Java/Python, with excellent coding ability, and at least familiar with one common machine learning/deep learning platform.
• Proven skills with common algorithms and theories of data mining, including data denoising/statistical learning/classification and clustering/anomaly detection/graph learning and other algorithms.
• Proven experience of relevant experience in big data processing, proficient in using Hive, SQL, Spark, Flink for big data analysis and mining.
• Have the ability to implement machine learning algorithms, and those with relevant practical experience are preferred.
• Enthusiastic about challenging things, with self-drive, fast learning ability, good communication skills and innovative thinking.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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