Machine Learning Internship Summer 2027

About CoVar

CoVar is a small mission-driven AI/ML R&D software companybasedin Durham NC and McLean VA. We build advanced software and machine learning systems that help theDoWdetect threats in high-stakes environments and enable biomedical researchers to accelerate discoveries that save lives. Our team is composed of curious passionate engineers who care deeply about using AI to solve real-world problems that matter.

Internship Overview

• 8-12 weeks flexible depending on your schedule
• In-person in Durham NC
• Competitively paidinternship
• Matched with one project based on your current expertise and interests
• Paired with an advisor or project lead who will guide you and help you set and meet your goals
• Concludes with you presenting your work either internally to CoVar or externally to the customer

Interview Timeline

• Accepting applications online from now tomid-November 2026
• Interviews starting in September 2026
  • Interview steps consist of a video screening and a code screening
• Offers out by end of November 2026

About the position

You will helpCoVardevelop software and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world customer problems.You willwork with data develop algorithms evaluate results and write the production code that goesonto real-world systems. Youmayhave the opportunity to present your work to high-levelcustomers in theDoWandin theindustry.

Qualifications

Applicants should haveexpertisein Python(includingNumPypandas and other packages) andPyTorch.Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (gradient descentcross-validation ROC curves confusion matrices) are necessary.Knowledge of classical machine learning (e.g. support-vector-machines logistic regression) arevalued.Applicantsare ideallyfamiliar withsomecomputer vision algorithms(e.g.forobject classification(ResNetResNext)object detection (e.g. YOLOCenterNet)orimage segmentation)and/or othermodern imageprocessing AI/MLtechniques(vision image transformers vision language models etc.).Previousexperience withDoWcustomers is a plus.

Minimum qualifications

• Software expertise: Pythonand associatednumerical and analytics packages (NumPypandas etc.);git;PyTorch.
• AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals;Deep knowledge ofstate-of-the-art inany ofthe following: computer vision(preferred) natural language processingclassical machine learningBayesian models etc.
• Pursuing B.S. preferably M.S. or Ph.D in engineering math computer science or related field
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Ability to work in Durham NC (relocation assistance available)
• Work authorization: US citizen

Bonus skills

• Department of War project experience

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid policy (in office at least 3x per week)

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