Intern, Research Science at Unity in Mountain View, CA

Summary: Unity is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. As a Research Science Intern, you will work on high-impact problems at the intersection of machine learning, optimization, and causal inference to improve ad performance and efficiency, while collaborating with engineers and scientists. Responsibilities: - Design and run experiments to improve ad performance, efficiency, and measurement quality - Develop scalable models and algorithms targeting bidding strategy, auction dynamics, and user value estimation - Partner with engineering to bring research ideas into production systems - Analyze large datasets using advanced statistical and machine learning methods - Communicate findings clearly to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders Required Qualifications: - Academic background in machine learning, optimization, statistics, or econometrics - Fluency working with large datasets using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or Spark - Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to make complex ideas accessible - A track record of rigorous, high-quality research Preferred Qualifications: - Experience or coursework in advertising, marketplaces, or recommendation systems - Familiarity with causal inference methods such as A/B testing or uplift modeling - Genuine curiosity about applied research and the drive to see ideas through to impact Required Skills: Machine learning, Optimization, Statistics, Econometrics, Python, R, SQL, Spark, Experimental design, Causal inference, A/B testing, Uplift modeling Benefits: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance, Commute subsidy, Employee stock ownership, Competitive retirement/pension plans, Generous vacation and personal days, Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs, Office food snacks, Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support, Employee Resource Groups, Global Employee Assistance Program, Training and development programs, Volunteering and donation matching program