ML Research Engineer Intern — Real-World AI & Delivery

Partly; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy, catered lunches

Annual wellness allowance ($1,500)

3 months paid parental leave

Commuting allowance or parking sponsorship

Collaborative workspaces

Office-first with flexibility

Team celebration events

Job summary

Partly is seeking an Intern ML Research Engineer in Christchurch to collaborate with the Applied ML team on real-world solutions in the vehicle domain. You will work under mentorship to develop algorithmic solutions, contribute to product work, and learn about production realities in machine learning.

The ideal candidate is currently studying a relevant field, has some practical experience, and shows a strong desire to learn. This internship offers a supportive environment with valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
• Some practical experience through coursework or internships.
• Curiosity about performance evaluation.
• Clean coding habits and engineering mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and seek help.
• Willingness to learn and tackle real-world problems.
• Bonus: Exposure to search and ranking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Applied ML solutions from framing to experimentation.
• Assist in creating datasets and metrics for evaluation.
• Learn practical ML and algorithm blending.
• Focus on production aspects like latency and reliability.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.
• Maintain clear documentation and reproducible work.

Skills

Strong fundamentals in computer science or related field

Practical experience with ML or coding

Curiosity and evaluation instinct

Engineering-minded with clean coding skills

Clear communication skills

Bias for learning and ownership of growth

Exposure to search, ranking, or real-world data

Education

Studying computer science, ML, mathematics, engineering, or related field

Job description

Partly is seeking an Intern ML Research Engineer in Christchurch to collaborate with the Applied ML team on real-world solutions in the vehicle domain. You will work under mentorship to develop algorithmic solutions, contribute to product work, and learn about production realities in machine learning.

The ideal candidate is currently studying a relevant field, has some practical experience, and shows a strong desire to learn. This internship offers a supportive environment with valuable experience.