Internship

Machine Learning Intern

Masters/PhD

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$55 - $65Hourly

+ Housing Stipend + Relocation Stipend

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA

Interns are eligible for housing and relocation stipends.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Java
Go
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
C/C++
Computer Vision
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Are working towards a MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field and are graduating between Fall 2025 & Summer 2026
  • Have a mastery of at least one systems languages (Java, C++, Python, Kotlin, GoLang) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
  • Have experience in research and in solving analytical problems
  • Are a strong communicator and team player.
  • Have a passion for applied ML and the Doordash product
  • Ideally have worked on publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields
Responsibilities
  • Use cutting-edge research in ML/AI, NLP, RecSys, Ranking, Computer Vision, Causal Inference, Ad Tech, Graph analysis to solve real-world problems across discovery, ads, forecasting, fulfillment and search experiences at Doordash.
  • Contribute and execute on research ideas that can be applied and used to improve product experience at Doordash.
  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize findings from data and use these insights to build relevant ML models.
  • Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash's business model includes charging restaurants a commission and customers delivery and service fees, making it distinct in its three-sided marketplace approach. The company's goal is to lead the food delivery market by enhancing user experience and expanding its services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with David's Bridal opens new revenue streams in high-touch retail sectors.
  • Reduced-price DashPass for SNAP/EBT recipients expands customer base and market penetration.
  • Expansion into grocery delivery with major chains strengthens daily consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Gopuff may erode market share.
  • Expansion into non-traditional categories may dilute brand identity.
  • Logistical challenges in bridal wear delivery could lead to customer dissatisfaction.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash offers on-demand delivery for non-traditional items like wedding dresses.
  • The company integrates digital payment solutions for enhanced user convenience.
  • DoorDash uses advanced machine learning for security and unauthorized access detection.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.