This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
We are seeking ML Engineering Interns who are passionate about large language models (LLMs) , reinforcement learning (RL) , and the supporting infrastructure behind advanced agent systems. This role blends hands-on research with engineering work , including building environments, integrating tools, and managing data workflows. Interns will work on fast-paced, startup-style projects where adaptability and broad technical skills are highly valued.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities :
- Build and maintain GitHub-based project infrastructure, including CI / CD workflows.
- Set up and manage environments using Docker and other containerized services.
- Develop and integrate coding tool environments for agents to interact with via CLI and APIs.
- Contribute to RL and LLM research experiments and prototypes.
- Handle data collection, preprocessing, and analytics for ML projects.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Document infrastructure, pipelines, and experimental results in a clear, reproducible manner.
Ideal Qualifications :
Background in machine learning, reinforcement learning, or related coursework.1–2 LLM or RL-related projects (e.g., GitHub portfolio).Proficiency with Docker, CLI tooling, and GitHub project management.Experience with integrations and data pipelines / analytics.Comfortable with both engineering-heavy and research-oriented tasks.Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements in fast-moving environments.Prior team or research lab experience is a plus.Opportunity Details :
Commitment : ~35 hours / week.Fully remote and flexible, with optional monthly visits to the office as a perk.Project-based, with potential for extension based on research needs.Focus on enabling agents to interact with coding tools and real-world environments.Compensation & Contract Terms :
Competitive hourly rate ($35–$70, depending on experience).Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.Engagement as an independent contractor.