Machine Learning Intern

@ WillHire

About WillHire

WillHire is a modern staffing and talent acquisition platform that helps leading organizations find exceptional talent. The company is expanding into the Data & Analytics vertical and is looking for curious, driven, and analytical minds to join their AI/ML Internship Cohort.

Role Overview

As a Machine Learning Intern at WillHire, you will collaborate with engineering and strategy teams to design data-driven solutions that power smarter hiring, workforce planning, and operational decision-making. This hands-on role involves working with real business datasets to build production-ready analytics models and dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, analyze, and transform structured and semi-structured HR and recruitment datasets
• Build predictive models for talent forecasting, attrition risk, and candidate success scores
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using Python, SQL, and BI tools
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover insights that inform recruitment strategies
• Work with time-series and cohort data for trend analysis and performance metrics
• Deploy statistical and ML algorithms (regression, clustering, classification) in scalable pipelines
• Communicate findings and recommendations with clear visual and written formats to stakeholders

Requirements

Pursuing or recently completed a B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/MSc in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields. Proficiency in Python and core libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib/Seaborn, Scikit-learn) is required along with familiarity in SQL. A sound understanding of ML fundamentals, strong statistics foundation, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Nice to Have (Bonus)

• Knowledge of BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Metabase
• Basics of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or Docker
• Prior exposure to HR analytics or recruitment datasets

What You’ll Get

Gain practical exposure to solving real-world data problems in HR Tech. Work on high-impact product features, receive 1:1 mentorship from experienced data scientists, and have access to premium resources. Earn an Internship Certificate, Letter of Recommendation, and possibly a Pre-Placement Offer at WillHire or their client companies.

Hiring Process

• Online Application: Submit CV, GitHub/Kaggle links, and a brief note on your interest.
• Technical Assessment: Complete an assignment testing Python, SQL, EDA, or modeling approach.
• Technical Interview: Engage in a 45-minute discussion on ML/statistics understanding and problem solving.
• Managerial Interview: Evaluate communication skills, culture fit, and motivation.
• Offer: Selected applicants receive an internship offer with stipend details and project allocation.
• Onboarding: Orientation, project assignment, and setup with tools and mentors.

Stipend

The minimum stipend starts at €18 per hour, with the possibility of a higher rate based on performance in interviews.

Key skills/competency

• Python
• SQL
• Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
• EDA
• Statistical Modeling
• Data Visualization
• Predictive Modeling
• BI Tools
• Communication