Machine Learning Engineering Intern (PhD) at Airbnb in Remote

Summary: Airbnb is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern for their 2026 Summer Intern Program. The intern will work on a project that explores advancements in AI agents to enhance the Airbnb search and discovery experience. Responsibilities: - Own and drive a capstone project from beginning to end - Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones - Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates - Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship - Actively participate in and contribute to the Engineering org and broader Airbnb community Required Qualifications: - Doctorate students with at least 1 semester of school remaining after the internship (expected graduation after December 2026) - Studying Computer Science or a related field - Knowledge of AI, especially large language model (LLM) fundamentals including fine tuning, data synthesis, reinforcement learning, etc - Expertise of building large scale ReAct style AI agents - Proficient in Python and other open source LLM libraries like Huggingface - Work authorization for employment in the United States is required Preferred Qualifications: - Publications in top Machine Learning and NLP conferences are a big plus - Leadership position, AI community involvement, and or teaching/mentoring experience is a plus! Required Skills: Machine Learning, Python, Large Language Models Important Skills: Reinforcement Learning Nice-to-Have Skills: Teaching Experience, AI Community Involvement, Publications in Conferences, Leadership Experience Benefits: Employee Travel Credits