Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Job Description

Genies, an AI avatar and games technology company, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern to join their R&D group. This role is based in either Los Angeles or San Mateo offices on a hybrid basis. The intern will collaborate with technical artists, engineers, and artists to explore new concepts and technologies, furthering Genies' mission of empowering users to develop their own avatar ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating high-quality visuals and possess the technical foundation to contribute to the next wave of digital identity.

What this role involves:

• Conducting analysis of stakeholder needs to design a data generation process.
• Developing annotation tools and guiding annotators.
• Researching State-of-the-Art (SOTA) models, implementing model architecture and training loops, and running training experiments.
• Evaluating model performance to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Deploying the model that provides the best performance for 2D segmentation tasks.
• Presenting the culmination of your work to the team and company.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a PhD or Master degree program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and recent computer vision.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face).
• Ability to conduct research and prototype solutions based on academic literature.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively.

What Genies offers:

• A team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
• Flexible hours and a work from home policy
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
• Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
• Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
• Choice of MacBook or windows laptop