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Computer Vision Research Engineer - Intern

bobyardSan FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Intern
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This internship suits students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field who want to build production-level computer vision applications in San Francisco. The Computer Vision Research Engineer Intern position at bobyard involves developing models that automate takeoffs for construction contractors.

Role Overview

bobyard hires a full-time, in-person Computer Vision Research Engineer Intern for a 12 to 16 week duration in the San Francisco Bay Area. The selected candidate solves real production problems alongside the machine learning team, owning a scoped piece of work end-to-end with mentorship from experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Build and improve computer vision models focused on detection, segmentation, or optical character recognition on construction drawings with mentor guidance
Contribute to data preparation, labeling workflows, training runs, and evaluation pipelines
Run experiments, measure outcomes, and communicate findings regarding successful and unsuccessful approaches
Analyze real customer data to identify failure modes and propose effective fixes
Collaborate with fullstack and product engineers to transition work into production environments
Read relevant research literature and test new ideas to enhance model performance

Requirements

Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Solid foundational knowledge in deep learning and computer vision gained via coursework, research, or projects
Practical experience training models in PyTorch or similar frameworks
Strong proficiency in Python programming
High sense of ownership with the ability to ask questions and execute independently

Nice to Have

Prior experience working with document artificial intelligence, optical character recognition, or vision-language models

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Salary and Benefits

Paid internship compensated at $55 per hour
Opportunity for strong interns to be considered for full-time roles

About the Company

bobyard builds computer vision applications for the construction trades to automate manual takeoff processes for contractors.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official bobyard careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchComputer VisionDeep Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the duration and location of the internship?

The internship lasts 12 to 16 weeks, is full-time, and takes place in person in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The internship is a paid role compensated at $55 per hour.

Who is eligible to apply for this role?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

What technologies are required for the position?

Candidates need strong Python skills and hands-on experience training models in PyTorch or similar frameworks.

Is there a possibility of full-time employment after the internship?

Yes, strong interns may be considered for full-time roles following the internship period.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bobyard careers page.

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