Machine Learning Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Department: Engineering
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Viant is seeking a Machine Learning Engineering Intern to support the development of data-driven and AI-powered solutions that fuel our programmatic advertising platform. This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside experienced ML engineers on real-world models and systems.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Assist in developing, testing, and evaluating machine learning models and data pipelines
- Work with large datasets to support model training, validation, and analysis
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to integrate ML solutions into production systems
- Analyze model performance and help document findings and recommendations
- Learn best practices for scalable ML systems and experimentation
GREAT TO HAVE
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- Strong foundation in Python and data structures
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts (regression, classification, model evaluation)
- Ability to analyze data and communicate results clearly
- Experience with SQL, Pandas, NumPy, or ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
- Interest in applied AI, advertising technology, or large-scale data systems
LIFE AT VIANT
Investing in our employees’ professional growth is important to us — including our interns. At Viant, interns work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technology in programmatic advertising. Viant offers a collaborative, inclusive culture where curiosity and impact are valued.
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Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side advertising platform powered by artificial intelligence and designed to drive performance across the open internet. Our omnichannel platform purpose-built for CTV turns data and intelligence into scalable, measurable performance for advertisers. With the launch of ViantAI and Outcomes, Viant has been at the forefront of AI innovation in advertising, building the future of fully autonomous solutions. Viant has been recognized for excellence in AI by Adweek, the Business Intelligence Group and MarTech Breakthrough and is Great Place to Work® certified. Learn more at viantinc.com.
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