AI Research Intern at Tanium in Emeryville, CA

Summary: Tanium is seeking an AI Research Scientist Intern for Summer 2026, reporting to the Staff Data Scientist. The intern will work on real-world problems and contribute to building intelligent systems for autonomous IT across various domains. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to design and implement AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms that improve Tanium’s autonomous IT capabilities - Develop and evaluate ML models across a wide variety of use cases, including anomaly detection, threat identification, and performance optimization - Analyze large-scale endpoint data to extract meaningful insights and develop predictive models - Assist in building data pipelines to efficiently process and analyze endpoint data at scale - Conduct exploratory data analyses and visualizations to communicate findings and inform product development decisions - Document research, methodologies, and results to contribute to Tanium’s knowledge base - Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, ML, and endpoint management technologies Required Qualifications: - Strong foundation in machine learning, data analysis, and statistics - Proficiency in Python - Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, numpy, scipy, pandas) - Experience working with large datasets - Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Statistics, Anomaly detection, Machine learning (classification/regression), Internals of large language models (LLMs), Agentic AI - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively - Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly - Passion for technology, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems - Authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future - Available to work full-time from June 8, 2024 to August 14, 2025 - A currently enrolled Master's/ PhD degree candidate ideally studying Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field with a 3.5+ GPA - Graduating Spring 2027 or Fall 2026 Required Skills: Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Important Skills: Large Datasets, AI Frameworks Nice-to-Have Skills: Passion for Technology, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills Benefits: Housing stipend, 401k matching, Monthly allowance for communications reimbursement, 5 days set aside as volunteer time off (VTO)