Machine Learning Internship Summer 2027

About CoVar CoVar is a small, mission-driven AI/ML R&D software company  based  in Durham, NC and McLean, VA. We build advanced software and machine learning systems that help the  DoW  detect threats in high-stakes environments and enable biomedical researchers to accelerate discoveries that save lives. Our team is composed of curious, passionate engineers who care deeply about using AI to solve real-world problems that matter.   Internship Overview   8-12 weeks – flexible, depending on your schedule   In-person in Durham, NC Competitively paid internship Matched with one project based on your current expertise and interests Paired with an advisor or project lead who will guide you and help you set and meet your goals Concludes with you presenting your work either internally to CoVar or externally to the customer   Interview Timeline Accepting applications online from now to mid-November 2026 Interviews starting in September 2026 Interview steps consist of a video screening and a code screening Offers out by end of November 2026   About the position You will help  CoVar  develop software and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world customer problems.  You will  work with data, develop algorithms, evaluate results, and write the production code that goes  onto real-world systems. You  may  have the opportunity to present your work to high-level  customer s in the  Do W  and  in the  industry.   Qualifications Applicants should have  e xpertise  in P ython  (including  NumPy ,  pandas , and other packages) and  P y T orch .  Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (gradient descent,  cross-validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices) are necessary.  Knowledge of classical machine learning (e.g., support-vector-machines, logistic regression) are  valued .   Applicants   are ideally  familiar with  some  computer vision algorithms  (e.g.,  for  object classification  ( ResNet ,  ResNext ) ,   object detection (e.g., YOLO,  CenterNet ) ,  or  image segmentatio n )   and /or other  modern image  processing AI/ML  techniques  (vision image transformers, vision language models, etc.) .   Previous  experience with  Do W  customers is a plus.   Minimum qualifications Software expertise: Python  and associated  numerical and analytics packages ( NumPy ,  pandas , etc.) ;  git ;   PyTorch . AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals ;   D eep knowledge of  state - of - the - art in  any of  the following : computer vision  (preferred) , natural language processing,  classical machine learning,  Bayesian models, etc. Pursuing B.S., preferably M.S. or Ph.D in engineering, math, computer science, or related field Excellent technical communication skills Ability to work in Durham, NC (relocation assistance available) Work authorization: US citizen Bonus skills Department of War project experience Benefits Competitive hourly wages Flexible work schedule Hybrid policy (in office at least 3x per week) Email us: [email protected] Visit us: www.covar.com