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AI/ML PhD Intern (Summer 2027)

Sigma ComputingSan Francisco, CAEngineering
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Salary
$80-$90
Job type
Internship
Experience
Intern
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This AI/ML PhD Intern position at Sigma Computing in San Francisco suits current doctoral students seeking hands-on experience in building foundational artificial intelligence systems for enterprise data platforms. The role involves developing intelligent applications and scalable infrastructure in an in-office work environment.

Role Overview

Sigma Computing is hiring an AI/ML PhD Intern for the Summer 2027 term. Based in San Francisco, California, this internship requires working in an in-office environment. The role focuses on creating artificial intelligence foundations that power spreadsheet interfaces, data apps, and analytics workflows for thousands of enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct original research in natural language processing, search, recommendations, and agentic workflows
Build prototypes and productionize artificial intelligence systems with intuitive user experiences
Address user experience challenges at the intersection of analytics, data apps, and artificial intelligence
Contribute to scalable infrastructure development for model experimentation, training, and evaluation

Requirements

Current enrollment in a PhD program studying artificial intelligence or machine learning at a U.S. accredited university
Understanding of deep learning algorithms, optimization, and model architectures
Baseline capability in building and deploying production-grade artificial intelligence and machine learning systems
Familiarity with the complete machine learning lifecycle, including data curation, training, deployment, and monitoring
Interest in bridging academic research with practical application deployments

Nice to Have

Experience building planning, reasoning, and tool-using agents
Background in fine-tuning or training multimodal or language foundation models
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Background working within high-growth startups or fast-moving environments

Skills and Tools

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
SQL
Python

Salary and Benefits

The hourly pay rate for this position is between $80 and $90 per hour. Compensation varies based on candidate qualifications, competencies, skills, and experience.

About the Company

Sigma Computing provides a cloud data warehouse analytics and artificial intelligence application platform featuring a spreadsheet interface, SQL, and Python support. The platform serves over 2,000 customers, including prominent global enterprises. The company maintains an in-office work environment.

How to Apply

Visit the official Sigma Computing careers page to submit an application for this internship.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the duration and timing of this internship?

This position is an AI/ML PhD Intern role scheduled for Summer 2027.

Where is the position located?

The internship is located in San Francisco, CA, and follows an in-office work environment.

What is the hourly pay rate for the internship?

The hourly rate range for this position is $80 to $90 an hour.

What are the core educational requirements?

Applicants must be current PhD students studying AI or machine learning at a U.S. accredited university.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sigma Computing careers page.

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