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(includingNumPy,pandas, and other packages) andPyTorch.Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (gradient descent,cross-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(ResNet,ResNext),object detection (e.g., YOLO,CenterNet),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 (NumPy,pandas, etc.);git;PyTorch.
• AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals;Deep knowledge ofstate-of-the-art inany ofthe following: computer vision(preferred), natural language processing,classical machine learning,Bayesian 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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Visit us: www.covar.com