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Machine Learning Engineer Intern

ATOMS Careers pageSan Francisco, CATransport - Engineering
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Job type
Internship
Experience
Intern
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

San Francisco, CA is the location for the Machine Learning Engineer Intern position at Atoms, where the selected student will help build autonomous transport platforms and real-world physical AI systems. This internship suits students pursuing a technical degree who want to gain hands-on experience deploying AI models into physical machinery.

Role Overview

Atoms seeks a Machine Learning Engineer Intern for a 12-week program in San Francisco, CA, with cohort sessions available from January to April 2027 or late May to September 2027. The role requires working onsite five days a week. Interns collaborate with senior engineers on production-grade models, real-time edge pipelines, and multi-sensor data systems for autonomous transport platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with research engineers to prototype, evaluate, and test emerging machine learning and deep learning models for trajectory planning and autonomous behavior
Help design and evaluate multimodal systems that integrate raw multi-sensor data including cameras, LiDAR, and radar to improve spatial-temporal perception
Assist in developing interactive world models and simulation tools to re-simulate real-world driving logs and analyze vehicle trajectories
Profile and optimize inference pipelines to help run complex models under low latency constraints on vehicle edge hardware
Work with data engineering workflows to identify, curate, and structure rare, complex edge cases and long-tail scenarios from physical operations
Partner with validation and QA teams to run model releases through simulated scenarios to catch performance regressions and track model behavior

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
Strong foundation in deep learning concepts and experience with modern frameworks like PyTorch or JAX through coursework, research, or prior internships
Hands-on programming experience in Python
Academic coursework, project experience, or research in computer vision, spatial-temporal modeling, reinforcement learning, model optimization, model evaluation, or data engineering
Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office five days a week

Nice to Have

Familiarity with C++
Familiarity with robotics data structures or multi-sensor processing such as cameras, LiDAR, or radar

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
PyTorch
JAX
Cameras
LiDAR
Radar

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $70.00 per hour, with actual compensation determined on an individual basis depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

About the Company

Atoms builds physical AI and real-world robots for industries like food, mining, and transport to make physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive. The company operates with office-based teams working onsite five days a week in San Francisco, combining hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the internship located?

The role is based in the San Francisco office and requires working onsite five days a week.

What are the program dates for the internship?

The internship lasts 12 weeks with two cohort options: Winter 2027 from January to April, or Summer 2027 from late May to September.

What is the pay rate for the intern position?

The base salary range is $70.00 per hour, with final compensation determined by individual experience, skills, and qualifications.

Who is eligible to apply?

Students currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field are eligible.

What programming languages and frameworks are required?

Hands-on programming experience in Python and a strong foundation in deep learning with modern frameworks like PyTorch or JAX are required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official ATOMS Careers page careers page.

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