Internship

Computer Science PhD Intern

Machine Learning

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Brave

Brave

201-500 employees

Privacy-focused browser and search engine

Consumer Software
Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$40.38Hourly

Remote in UK

Remote position available for candidates in Europe/UK or North America.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program
  • Knowledge or experience in Efficient/On-device ML
  • Knowledge or experience in Large Language Models
  • Knowledge or experience in Privacy-preserving ML (differential privacy, privacy attacks, TEEs)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Software development experience
Responsibilities
  • Work on ground-breaking technologies that make the web faster, safer, and more private
  • Build software that will be shipped to millions of people
  • Collaborate with a mentor and a larger team
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong background in Efficient/On-device ML
  • Strong background in Large Language Models
  • Strong background in Privacy-preserving ML (differential privacy, privacy attacks, TEEs)

Brave focuses on enhancing the web experience for users by providing a privacy-oriented browser and search engine. The Brave Browser blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, allowing for fast and secure browsing. Users can earn cryptocurrency rewards for their attention through Brave Ads, which offers a unique advertising model that respects user privacy. Brave Search is notable for being the largest private search index and is recognized as the fastest-growing independent search engine. Unlike many competitors, Brave prioritizes user privacy and offers a platform where advertisers can connect with audiences without relying on traditional tracking methods. The goal of Brave is to create a web environment that empowers users, protects their data, and provides new revenue opportunities for content creators.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$36M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for privacy-focused products boosts Brave's user base and market position.
  • Rising interest in cryptocurrency aligns with Brave's BAT rewards system.
  • Increased adoption of alternative search engines benefits Brave Search's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from other privacy-focused browsers like DuckDuckGo and Firefox is intensifying.
  • Dependence on Solana for BAT rewards poses risks due to network outages.
  • AI features may raise data privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Brave unique

  • Brave offers a privacy-focused browser and search engine, blocking third-party ads by default.
  • Users earn cryptocurrency rewards through Brave's unique digital ads platform.
  • Brave integrates AI features like Leo AI and CodeLLM for enhanced user experience.

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Benefits

Highly competitive salaries & benefits

Generous home-office stipends

Fully remote team

Flat org structure

Opportunity to get in early at a hyper-growth company, and revolutionize the web