Applied ML Software Intern — AI Systems & Dev

Vector-Institute; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Institute invites applications for an Applied Machine Learning Intern in Toronto from January 11, 2027 to April 23, 2027. The paid internship offers hands-on software development with AI research, agile teamwork, and collaboration with researchers and industry sponsors.

Flexible full-time (36.25 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options are available during the Winter term, with potential extension into Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine learning and/or statistics.
• Data engineering background with real-world data is preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Work on AI software development projects following an agile methodology with teams that can include 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; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Statistics

Analytical skills

Open source frameworks

Deep learning

CUDA

Data engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CUDA

Job description

Vector Institute invites applications for an Applied Machine Learning Intern in Toronto from January 11, 2027 to April 23, 2027. The paid internship offers hands-on software development with AI research, agile teamwork, and collaboration with researchers and industry sponsors.

Flexible full-time (36.25 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options are available during the Winter term, with potential extension into Summer 2027.