Machine Learning Intern - Spring 2026

Southern Arkansas University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for relocating interns

Frequent catered lunches

Networking opportunities

Social events with the team

Job summary

A leading sports analytics company in Atlanta is offering an internship in Machine Learning Engineering. This opportunity will allow interns to work alongside a talented team, focusing on real-time data processing and analytics in the fast-paced world of sports. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in technical fields such as computer science and a passion for sports. The internship features perks like housing stipends, catered lunches, and networking opportunities, making it a unique experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong computer science/engineering background.
• Demonstrable history of building robust data‑intensive applications.
• Interest in sports and fantasy sports markets.

Responsibilities

• Learn from the PrizePicks Machine Learning Engineering team.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of optimal sport data stream architecture.
• Collaborate with the Data Science team on operationalizing DS/ML assets.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

SQL

Lower-level programming languages (Rust, Java, C++)

Cloud infrastructure and continuous deployment

Data pipelines

Machine Learning Ops (MLOps)

Strong organizational skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Informatics, Information Systems or other quantitative field

Rising Junior academic status

Job description

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At PrizePicks, we are the fastest‑growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

This internship at PrizePicks offers students the opportunity to work with the Machine Learning Engineering team to productionize real‑time priced markets within the product. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields, proficiency in Python and SQL, and a passion for sports analytics. Standout applicants will have experience with lower‑level programming languages such as Rust, cloud infrastructure and continuous deployment (GCP), SQL/NoSQL databases/warehouses, MLOps, and demonstrated success in open‑source projects.

What you’ll do

• Learn from the PrizePicks Machine Learning Engineering team on how we approach data, scalability, performance, and MLOps challenges.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of optimal sport data stream architecture, ensuring data reliability in both speed and quality for data pipelines.
• Collaborate with our Data Science team to determine best paths for operationalization of DS/ML assets, ensuring model output quality, stability, and scalability.

What you have

• Strong computer science/engineering background. Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Informatics, Information Systems or other quantitative field
• Demonstrable history of building robust data‑intensive applications
• Interest in sports and fantasy sports markets.

What makes you stand out

• Experience with lower‑level programming languages - Rust, Java, C++.
• Demonstrable background/coursework building data pipelines and/or machine learning applications from scratch.
• Success in open‑source projects
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and collaboration experience with organizational technical and non‑technical teams

Our Internship Program at a Glance

Our interns will work onsite at our West Midtown Atlanta location.

Spring Program

January 20th - April 17th

• Actively enrolled student at time of internship or within 1 semester of graduation
• Rising Junior academic status
• 3.0 or greater GPA

Included perks

• Housing stipend for those interns relocating to Atlanta
• Frequent catered lunches
• Networking and collaboration with fellow interns and industry professionals
• Social events with the Atlanta PrizePicks team

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.