Machine Learning Scientist Internship - Reinforcement Learning

Company: Coursera
Company: Coursera
Location: Canada
Posted on: 2023-04-24 22:26
Are you passionate about transforming education and empowering learners worldwide? Coursera, the world's largest online learning platform, is on a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. With over 118 million registered learners and partnerships with 300+ top univ ersities and industry leaders, including Google, IBM, and Duke University, Coursera offers a diverse range of content and credentials, from courses and Specializations to Professional Certificates and bachelor's and master's degrees. As a B Corp, we're committed to driving positive social and environmental impact while delivering high-quality learning experiences. Our platform is used by institutions worldwide to upskill and reskill employees, citizens, and students across industries, including data science, technology, and business. Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns. We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with a strong academic background in machine learning, specifically reinforcement learning, to join our team as a Machine Learning Scientist Intern. As an intern, you will work on developing and implementing state-of-the-art reinforcement learning algorithms to solve real-world problems in various domains, including personalized marketing and discovery. Responsibilities: Work with the team to design and implement cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms to solve business problems Collaborate with other team members to integrate the developed algorithms into our existing systems Conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of the developed algorithms and analyze the results Keep up-to-date with the latest research in the field of reinforcement learning and apply relevant insights to our work Communicate research findings and technical information effectively to the team and stakeholders Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, with a focus on machine learning Strong programming skills in Python or a similar language Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Knowledge of reinforcement learning is required Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in reinforcement learning, demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR Pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning with a focus on RL or similar Experience with personalization or marketing applications Knowledge of other advanced machine learning techniques Previous experience in model deployment for a production setting Prior experience through Machine Learning, Research Science, or Applied Science  internships or a full-time job is a plus If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera: Machine Learning - Reinforcement Learning Introduction to Machine Learning in Production #LI-CP1 Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.   If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.   For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.   #LI-Remote
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