Applied Machine Learning Intern at Vector Institute | CA | Rezi

Applied Machine Learning Intern at Vector Institute

Applied Machine Learning Intern

Vector Institute · CA

5 days ago

Applied Machine Learning Intern

Vector Institute · CA

6 days ago
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About the Role

Contribute to developing reusable software to apply and scale research breakthroughs in machine learning and AI. Collaborate with leading AI developers and researchers, and work with industry sponsors and health stakeholders. Receive day-to-day direction from a technical lead on software development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Work on AI software development projects following an agile methodology with teams including Vector AI software developers, professional staff, researchers, and industry sponsors.
  • Develop reference applications and model templates that apply AI research to real-world problems using public and private data sets, providing software for training, testing, operating, and updating models.
  • Develop open source software for applying AI research techniques to common problems.
  • Contribute to industry projects that apply AI research to shared problems, contributing engineering expertise, and assisting with operational issues.
  • Develop prototypes and proofs of concept.
  • Report and present on software development, including status and results.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Self-identified Black or Indigenous student or postdoctoral fellow (Indigenous ancestry or heritage – First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit) or a recent graduate.
  • In second year or higher, studying at a Canadian university or college, or a recent graduate within one semester of graduation.
  • Experience in machine learning and/or statistics.
  • Data engineering background working with messy real-world data is preferred.
  • Analytical skills to identify signals in data and feasibility of prediction.
  • Knowledge and experience of Python.
  • Experience with parameter and architecture tuning of deep learning algorithms is preferred.
  • Experience in leading open source deep learning software frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow, and CUDA).
  • Experience with or Interest in AI Systems development, large language models, recommender systems, or deep generative models is a plus.
  • Data science experience is considered an asset.
  • Software engineering background with experience in industry is considered an asset.
  • Experience working on systems level programming on SLURM is an asset.
  • Creative and enjoy collaborating within a small entrepreneurial environment that is results-driven.
  • Motivated by continuous learning and the opportunity to make a difference and a real contribution to the AI ecosystem.

Skills

  • Machine learning
  • AI
  • Software development
  • Agile methodology
  • Data engineering
  • Python
  • Deep learning algorithms
  • PyTorch
  • Tensorflow
  • CUDA
  • AI Systems development
  • Large language models
  • Recommender systems
  • Deep generative models
  • Data science
  • Software engineering
  • Systems level programming
  • SLURM

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Internship

Experience Level

  • Intern

Education Level

  • Postdoctoral fellow
  • University student
  • College student
  • Recent graduate

Salary/Compensations

  • $32/hour

About the Company

  • Vector believes AI powers possibility by advancing cutting-edge research and translating it into real-world impact through collaboration with research, industry, and government.
  • Vector is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects its values.

Equal Opportunity

  • Consistent with Vector’s goals in this program to relieve disadvantages and alleviate the under-representation of Black and Indigenous people in AI, and to attempt to achieve equal opportunity in the field of AI, preference in hiring will be given to qualified Black and Indigenous persons, studying at or having recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institute, who self-identify as such in the application process.
  • This initiative is designed to meet the criteria of a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
  • The Vector Institute welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those who are Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized persons/visible minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
  • If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact hr@vectorinstitute.ai. The Vector Institute team will be happy to work with you to ensure your experience is as inclusive and accessible as possible.