Machine Learning Internship Summer 2027

About CoVar

CoVar is a small, mission-driven AI/ML R&D software company  based  in Durham, NC and McLean, VA. We build advanced software and machine learning systems that help the  DoW  detect threats in high-stakes environments and enable biomedical researchers to accelerate discoveries that save lives. Our team is composed of curious, passionate engineers who care deeply about using AI to solve real-world problems that matter.  

Internship Overview  

• 8-12 weeks – flexible, depending on your schedule  
• In-person in Durham, NC
• Competitively paid internship
• Matched with one project based on your current expertise and interests
• Paired with an advisor or project lead who will guide you and help you set and meet your goals
• Concludes with you presenting your work either internally to CoVar or externally to the customer  

Interview Timeline

• Accepting applications online from now to mid-November 2026
• Interviews starting in September 2026
  • Interview steps consist of a video screening and a code screening
• Offers out by end of November 2026  

About the position

You will help  CoVar  develop software and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world customer problems.  You will  work with data, develop algorithms, evaluate results, and write the production code that goes  onto real-world systems. You  may  have the opportunity to present your work to high-level  customer s in the  Do W  and  in the  industry.  

Qualifications

Applicants should have  e xpertise  in P ython  (including  NumPy ,  pandas , and other packages) and  P y T orch .  Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (gradient descent,  cross-validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices) are necessary.  Knowledge of classical machine learning (e.g., support-vector-machines, logistic regression) are  valued .   Applicants   are ideally  familiar with  some  computer vision algorithms  (e.g.,  for  object classification  ( ResNet ,  ResNext ) ,   object detection (e.g., YOLO,  CenterNet ) ,  or  image segmentatio n )   and /or other  modern image  processing AI/ML  techniques  (vision image transformers, vision language models, etc.) .   Previous  experience with  Do W  customers is a plus.  

Minimum qualifications

• Software expertise: Python  and associated  numerical and analytics packages ( NumPy ,  pandas , etc.) ;  git ;   PyTorch .
• AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals ;   D eep knowledge of  state - of - the - art in  any of  the following : computer vision  (preferred) , natural language processing,  classical machine learning,  Bayesian models, etc.
• Pursuing B.S., preferably M.S. or Ph.D in engineering, math, computer science, or related field
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Ability to work in Durham, NC (relocation assistance available)
• Work authorization: US citizen

Bonus skills

• Department of War project experience

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid policy (in office at least 3x per week)

Email us: careers@covar.com
Visit us: www.covar.com

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