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ML PhD Software Engineer Intern

Join Atoms as an intern to work on advanced AI solutions for the food industry, focusing on LLM evaluation and RL techniques.

Location
Multiple Locations Available
Compensation
$70+/hr
Level
intern
Type
internship · On-site

Posted by employer 2 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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AI in the day-to-day

Development of advanced RL techniques tailored to Atoms's LLM applications.

Requirements

Education
PhD

Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

In this internship role at Atoms, the individual will focus on developing advanced machine learning frameworks and reinforcement learning techniques to enhance intelligent machines for the food industry. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java is essential, along with a strong academic background in machine learning or AI. This position is ideal for PhD candidates who are problem solvers and eager to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment. Atoms emphasizes innovation and teamwork, making it a dynamic place for aspiring engineers.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Atoms's careers page October 27, 2026.
  • Machine Learning appears in 36.6% of 112 comparable intern ai/ml roles in United States; AI appears in 0.9% of 112 comparable intern ai/ml roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the ML PhD Software Engineer Intern role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Multiple Locations Available.
What's the salary for this ML PhD Software Engineer Intern role?
Atoms lists a starting salary of $70.
Where is the role based?
Atoms is hiring for this position in Multiple Locations Available.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, C/C++, Go, Java, Machine Learning, Python.
What seniority level is this role?
Atoms targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Internship for this ML PhD Software Engineer Intern role at Atoms.

From the original posting

Who you are

  • Actively pursuing a PhD degree in Machine Learning, AI, or a related technical field
  • Graduating in 2027 or 2028
  • 3.7 GPA Minimum
  • Leading researcher in Machine Learning and Gen AI
  • A problem-solver who thrives in tackling diverse technical challenges and demonstrates a clear track record of growth and learning
  • A take-charge individual who exhibits ownership and takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and fun code
  • Have advanced programming experience in one or more application or systems languages (Go, Python, Ruby, Java, C/C++, etc.)

What you’ll do

As an engineering intern at Atoms, you'll be an integral part of building out the state-of-the-art intelligent machine for the food industry. Your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

  • A robust and adaptable LLM evaluation framework that enables continuous performance monitoring and identification of areas for improvement.
  • Development of advanced RL techniques tailored to Atoms's LLM applications, leading to more accurate, reliable, and user-satisfying conversational experiences.
  • Accelerated development and deployment of next-generation LLM features for Atoms’s LLMs applications.
  • Published research findings and open-sourced code (where appropriate) contributing to the broader AI community and enhancing Atoms's reputation.

What else you need to know

This role can be based in Seattle, Los Angeles, Mountain View or San Francisco. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base starting rate for this role is $70.00 per hour.

Application Timeline: Getting a head start on your job search? So are we! We’re building our candidate pipeline now for our upcoming Winter/Summer internship positions. Feel free to submit your resume today, we’ll be reviewing applications over the coming weeks and will reach out directly if your background is a match when interviews begin in the Fall.

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