
About Stripe
The financial infrastructure platform for modern businesses
Key Highlights
- Processes over $1 trillion in payments annually
- Raised $8.7 billion in funding, including Series H
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Expanding services to Brazil and India
Stripe is a leading financial infrastructure platform that processes over $1 trillion in payments annually for businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, Stripe has raised $8.7 billion in funding across multiple rounds, including its recent...
🎁 Benefits
Stripe offers an unlimited paid time off policy, flexible work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive mental and physical health plans, and generous f...
🌟 Culture
Stripe fosters a culture focused on innovation and growth, with a commitment to expanding its services globally. The company emphasizes engineering ex...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Stripe is hiring a PhD Machine Learning Engineer Intern to contribute to projects enhancing their financial products. You'll work with Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to develop and deploy machine learning systems. This internship is ideal for those pursuing a PhD in a related field.
Job Description
Who you are
You are currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant field, such as computer science, data science, or machine learning. You have a strong foundation in machine learning principles and practices, and you are eager to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. Your experience includes developing and deploying machine learning models, and you are proficient in programming languages such as Python. You have a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, and you are comfortable working with large datasets. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working in cross-functional teams and communicating complex ideas clearly. You are passionate about leveraging technology to solve challenging problems in finance and data.
Desirable
Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus, as is familiarity with SQL for data manipulation. You may have contributed to open-source projects or have a portfolio showcasing your work in machine learning. A background in finance or an understanding of financial systems would be beneficial but is not required.
What you'll do
As a Machine Learning Engineer Intern at Stripe, you will engage in the end-to-end process of designing, training, and deploying machine learning models that drive significant business value. You will work on projects that enhance Stripe's suite of products, focusing on areas such as fraud detection and user behavior prediction. You will collaborate with teams across Applied ML, Data Science, Risk, and Payments to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of finance and technology. Your responsibilities will include writing production-scale ML models, conducting experiments to improve model performance, and analyzing data to derive actionable insights. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects like the Stripe Assistant and the Stripe Foundation Model, which leverage machine learning to revolutionize financial services.
What we offer
This internship provides a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the global economy while gaining hands-on experience in machine learning and data science. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth. Stripe values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have access to resources and mentorship to help you succeed in your career. Join us for an unforgettable summer internship and help shape the future of global commerce.
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