About Instacart
Fast grocery delivery from your favorite stores
Key Highlights
- Valuation of $39 billion with $2.4 billion raised
- Partners with over 40,000 stores including Costco and Kroger
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Serves millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada
Instacart is a leading grocery delivery service headquartered in San Francisco, California, serving millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada. Partnering with major retailers like Costco, Kroger, and Publix, Instacart offers same-day delivery from over 40,000 stores. The company has raised ov...
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Machine Learning Engineer • Intern
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Instacart is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer, PhD Intern to innovate in the grocery delivery space. You'll work with Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. This internship is designed for PhD candidates looking to apply their research in a practical setting.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a PhD candidate with a strong foundation in machine learning and data science — your academic background has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex problems and innovate in the grocery delivery industry. You have experience with Python and are familiar with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, allowing you to implement and optimize algorithms effectively.
You possess excellent analytical skills and a passion for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges — your research experience has honed your ability to think critically and creatively about data-driven solutions. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment and are eager to learn from experienced professionals in the field.
What you'll do
As a Machine Learning Engineer intern at Instacart, you will contribute to projects that enhance our grocery delivery services through innovative machine learning solutions. You will work closely with data scientists and engineers to develop and deploy machine learning models that improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include data preprocessing, model training, and performance evaluation, ensuring that our algorithms are robust and scalable.
You will have the opportunity to participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute your insights to the development of new features and improvements. This role will allow you to apply your research skills in a practical setting, gaining valuable experience in the tech industry while making a meaningful impact on our services.
What we offer
Instacart provides a flexible work environment where you can choose to work from home or any location that suits you best. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and you will have access to resources and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in machine learning while contributing to a mission-driven company that values access to food for everyone.
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