# Machine Learning Internship Summer 2027 at CoVar

Machine Learning Internship Summer 2027 at CoVar in Durham, NC. Hybrid, internship. Posted September 16, 2026.

- Company: CoVar
- Location: Durham, NC
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/covar/jobs/5240360007
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/machine-learning-internship-summer-2027-covar-pqz84q

## Requirements

- Software expertise: Python and associated numerical and analytics packages (NumPy, pandas, etc.); git; PyTorch.
- AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals; Deep 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

## Description

**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 customers in the DoW and in the industry. 

**Qualifications**

Applicants should have expertise in Python (including NumPy, pandas, and other packages) and PyTorch. 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 segmentation) and/or other modern image processing AI/ML techniques (vision image transformers, vision language models, etc.). Previous experience with DoW 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; Deep 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