Machine Learning Engineering Intern
About the job
- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related post-secondary programme and available for the full 8-month term.
- Have strong Python foundations and experience working with data through coursework or projects.
- Have foundational knowledge of statistics and machine learning concepts, supported by coursework, research, personal projects, or competitions.
- Have an interest in tools such as PyTorch, LightGBM, or modern large language model workflows; production machine learning experience is not required.
- Be curious and rigorous, enjoy investigating ambiguous problems, check assumptions, and learn from feedback.
- Communicate strongly.
- Help prepare, explore, and validate data used in models and analytical workflows.
- Support training and evaluation of models for areas such as credit risk, fraud detection, and customer experience.
- Build scripts, tools, and tests to make experimentation and model evaluation more repeatable.
- Learn how model performance is monitored in production, including data quality, drift, and operational reliability.
- Explore new approaches with mentorship, then clearly document results, tradeoffs, and next steps.
- Work alongside machine learning, data, and infrastructure teams on real modeling and data problems.
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, testing, and releases, and ship production work.
- Familiarity with SQL, pandas, or similar tools.
About the company
Bree offers interest-free cash advances up to $350 in Canada to help people cover unexpected expenses and avoid overdraft fees. It provides short-term, zero-interest loans with a straightforward application and minimal requirements, funded by membership fees that users can cancel anytime. This makes access to quick funds transparent and low-cost. Bree differentiates itself with no-interest borrowing and a simple, accessible process in the personal-finance space, backed by a flexible membership model. The company’s goal is to provide fast financial relief and prevent overdraft situations by offering a clear, affordable alternative for irregular cash needs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$260K
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bree’s Google Play listing shows updated September 2026 availability and stronger product visibility.
- YC still lists Bree active in October 2026, supporting recruiting and customer trust.
- FinlyWealth cited 7-figure annualized revenue in August 2026, signaling real traction.
What critics are saying
- Bree excludes new customers in Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
- Bree’s revenue depends on tips and express fees, inviting regulator scrutiny by 2027.
- A two-employee Vancouver team faces execution risk if growth stalls or funding tightens.
What makes Bree unique
- Bree offers Canadian cash advances up to $750 at 0% APR.
- Bree’s 90-day repayment window and optional membership simplify short-term liquidity.
- Bree serves Canadians with regular income using bank-linked underwriting, not credit scores.
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Benefits
- Top of the market compensation for top performers
- Comprehensive dental / vision
- $1,500 annual learning stipend
- $1,000 annual wellness stipend
- $250 monthly lunch stipend
- 2 annual company retreats
- Parental leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off