Data Science Intern Machine Learning Phd at Discord

What you'll be doing
Apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to provide a deeper understanding of product, users, and communities 
Deep dive into the data to understand and apply patterns, while maintaining a sense of the big picture.
Apply rigorous mathematical/algorithmic foundations and creative solutions to solve challenging problems
Collaborate with other data scientists,  product, engineering, and business teams to make sure the developed machine learning solutions/models achieve high leverage and drive impact.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Are/Have (Role Requirements)...
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related technical field 
Experience with at least one of the following ML areas:

Segmentation and Clustering
Natural Language Understanding
Personalization & Recommender Systems
Causal Inference
Deep Learning Model Optimizations
Computer Vision, Graphics, image and video processing 
Search & Conversational AI


Experience writing or shipping ML models as part of coursework, personal projects, internships, competitions or research
Proficient programming in Python.
Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark ML, scikit-learn, or related frameworks
Curious, passion for learning, self-motivated, and excited about solving open-ended challenges.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver complicated findings and explain technical approaches to a variety of audiences
Salary of $89/hour*
*Note: Disclosure as required by NYC Pay Transparency Law and CO Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20)
*Benefits listed below may differ from those available depending on terms of employment*
Benefits and Perks
Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures)
Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends
16+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days 
Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)
Volunteer time off
A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups 
Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees
About Us
Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests — from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.
We’re working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. A place where everyone can find belonging. Challenging? Heck yes. Rewarding? Double heck yes. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us!
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