Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) at Cognitiv · Bellevue

Summary: Cognitiv is an innovative AdTech company revolutionizing media buying with their Deep Learning Advertising Platform. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern to bring fresh perspectives, contribute to ML infrastructure, and work on impactful projects during the summer internship. Responsibilities: - Work with a mentor on project planning and execution, including regular check-ins and weekly 1:1s - Write code to build and improve ML infrastructure and feature pipelines - Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and monitoring features for data quality - Collaborate with ML scientists and engineers in daily standups and weekly meetings - Present progress and final project results Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field - Strong programming skills in Python - Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow - Familiarity with data processing and building ML workflows or pipelines - Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering fundamentals Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with large-scale data systems or distributed processing (e.g., Spark, Flink, Ray) - Exposure to ML systems or infrastructure (feature pipelines, training pipelines, model evaluation) - Interest or experience in modern ML approaches (e.g., Transformers, embeddings, LLM-related workflows) - Familiarity with cloud environments or production systems (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD) Required Skills: Python, PyTorch, Machine Learning Important Skills: Data Processing, Kubernetes Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid), 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH, Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August, Career development with clear advancement paths, Equity for all employees, Hybrid work model & daily team lunch, Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)…and more!