FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship duration is 12 weeks during the Summer of 2025.
What educational background is required for this internship?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program studying Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical fields.
Are there any specific skills or experiences required for applicants?
Yes, candidates should have experience in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
Is there an expectation for students to graduate immediately after the internship?
No, candidates should have at least one semester or quarter left of their education after finishing the internship.
What type of projects will interns be working on?
Interns will drive exciting, ambitious, previously unsolved projects from end to end, including working on threat detection involving machine learning and big data technologies.
Will interns collaborate with other teams during their internship?
Yes, interns will collaborate closely with peer researchers, product managers, data scientists, and engineers from different teams.
Is there a focus on specific areas of machine learning for this position?
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI/Language Models (LLMs).
What tools or libraries should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should have experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
Is experience in academic presentations relevant for this internship?
Yes, experience presenting at industry-recognized academic conferences and having a good publishing record is preferred.
What qualities are desired in a candidate apart from technical skills?
Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills, as well as a passion for making Uber better for its customers.