AI/ML Research Intern — Summer 2027

What you'd do

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in computer science, data science, machine learning or a related quantitative field required
• Programming experience relevant to machine learning or data science, including Python, required
• Hands-on experience building, training, evaluating or experimenting with machine learning or AI systems through research, coursework or substantial independent projects required
• Experience designing experiments, analyzing quantitative results or evaluating machine learning systems preferred
• Familiarity with modern machine learning frameworks and techniques, such as PyTorch, transformer models, retrieval systems or model evaluation, preferred
• Previous research experience, publications, open-source contributions or technically substantial independent projects are a plus
• Enrollment at a college or university within an 80-mile radius of San Francisco, California, required
• Anticipated graduation between August 2027 and May 2028 preferred; will consider 2029 graduates
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027 required
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup’s San Francisco office Monday through Thursday required, with the option to work remotely on Friday

What they want

• Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference in the world through work that applies science and technology to important human and organizational problems.
• An empowering culture: Collaborate with smart, passionate people who welcome your ideas, perspectives and technical judgment.
• Learning and development: Grow your skills through hands-on research, experimentation and exposure to AI systems, extensive data and engineering challenges.
• Room to challenge assumptions: Work in an environment where curiosity, rigorous thinking and questioning existing approaches are expected.
• Brand strength, startup energy: Work on emerging technology in a fast-moving environment backed by Gallup’s research, science and global brand.
• A vibrant workplace: Work from Gallup’s San Francisco office in the heart of the Financial District, steps from the Embarcadero and public transit.

What you get

• A full-time summer 2027 internship that pays $45 to $50 per hour
• The potential to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year, depending on business demands
• The potential for a full-time job offer upon graduation, based on Gallup’s business needs and intern performance