Applied Science Intern
GitHub
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Job Description
About GitHub
GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development — powered by Copilot to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 180 million developers use GitHub for collaboration, and more than 77,000 organizations have adopted GitHub Copilot.
Location
This role is remote in the United States.
Overview
GitHub is the home for software development where innovation meets collaboration. As an Applied Science Intern, you will partner with engineering and product teams to advance AI-powered developer experiences by translating research ideas into scalable innovations.
Responsibilities
- Work on a specialized research project advancing AI-powered tools.
- Carry out research, run experiments, and build prototypes.
- Collaborate with Applied Scientists and Engineers to influence product decisions.
- Focus on evaluation, agentic AI approaches, or post-training strategies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, Computer Science or a similar field.
- Experience in machine learning, natural language processing, information retrieval, or related areas.
- Available full time for a minimum of 12 weeks, with no concurrent coursework.
- 2+ years experience with Python or another relevant programming language.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Published research or strong artifacts in AI or machine learning.
- Experience with evaluation methodologies, dataset building, or experimental pipelines.
- Familiarity with developer tooling and programming languages.
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Experience with LLMs for coding or building developer tools.
Compensation
The base salary range is USD $40.09 - USD $106.44 per year, with additional benefits, bonuses, and rewards based on individual impact.
GitHub Values & Culture
GitHub values customer obsession, a growth mindset, and collaboration. The culture is inclusive and diverse, emphasizing learning, ownership, and community.
EEO Statement
GitHub embraces diversity and invites candidates from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Research
- Python
- Prototyping
- Experimentation
- Developer Tools
- Data Strategies
- Collaboration
- Communication
How to Get Hired at GitHub
- Customize your resume: Tailor it with relevant research experience.
- Highlight technical skills: Emphasize machine learning and Python proficiency.
- Showcase projects: Include experimental and prototype work.
- Network effectively: Connect on LinkedIn and GitHub.
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