Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
We are looking for Machine Learning Engineer Interns to join us for a 13-week Internship Program at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Create models which help drive value for users, advertisers, and our company
Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision
Perform code reviews and ensure exceptional code quality
Build robust, lasting, and scalable products Iterate quickly without compromising quality
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of machine learning approaches and algorithms
Able to prioritize duties and work well on your own
Ability to work with both internal and external partners
Skilled at solving open ambiguous problems
Strong collaboration and mentorship skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a technical field such as Computer Science
Graduating between December 2026 and Spring 2027
Must be able to start in office for a 13-week internship that starts in May or June 2026
Machine learning internship, project, academic experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or academic experience working on challenging and innovative computer science projects
Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe2, PyTorch, Spark ML, scikit-learn, or related frameworks
Experience working with machine learning, ranking infrastructures, and system design
Experience with mobile apps and/or databases
A passion for Snapchat and creativity!
Top Skills
Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!
Machine Learning @ Snap
At Snap, Machine Learning Engineers are innovators, transforming massive amounts of data into intelligent, personalized experiences for over 850 million users. From revolutionizing content and ad platforms to enhancing search, our team leverages state of the art machine learning models to drive snapchat’s mission forward: to empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn and enjoy the world together. By pioneering technology that understands and anticipates user needs, Snap’s ML team fuels moments of discovery, connection, and joy - impacting lives and advancing human progress every day.
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