Intern (PBS KIDS Product & Technology) at PBS in Remote

Summary: PBS is a public broadcasting service that is seeking an undergraduate intern for their PBS KIDS Product and Technology team. The intern will develop a privacy-first recommendation system for children's educational content, working closely with a technical manager to design and prototype an algorithm that respects user privacy. Responsibilities: - Research and evaluate recommendation algorithms suitable for client-side, privacy-first implementation - Design a data collection approach that captures viewing history locally without external tracking - Prototype recommendation algorithms in JavaScript/React Native environment - Design and implement an API that client applications can interact with to receive personalized content recommendations - Work with content metadata from our CMS to understand the content catalog and features available for recommendation - Document research findings, approaches, and implementation decisions - Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the solution aligns with PBS KIDS' privacy standards and mission Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field - Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures - Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript - Interest in machine learning, recommendation systems, or personalization algorithms - Ability to work independently on research while collaborating with mentors - Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework or project experience in machine learning or recommendation systems - Experience with React Native or mobile development - Familiarity with principals of privacy or ethical AI - Passion for education, child development, or public media - Experience working with APIs or content management systems Required Skills: JavaScript/TypeScript, Algorithms, data structures Important Skills: Machine learning, Recommendation systems, React Native Nice-to-Have Skills: Independent research, Collaboration with mentors, Interest in education, privacy principles, APIs, CMS, communication skills