Mach9 · 3 months ago
Perception Intern, Summer 2026
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerMach9 is a company focused on developing and enhancing core products related to machine learning and geospatial technology. As a Perception Intern, you will work on projects involving the development of algorithms for object detection in urban environments, contributing to real-time detection and machine learning model tuning.
Machine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop an initial prototype to detect paint lines and curbs on roadways
Bring our perception models and algorithms into a real-time detection domain, trading off accuracy for speed to run on an advanced edge mapping hardware system
Assist in the development and tuning of machine learning models to enhance performance and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Strong programming fundamentals in Python, with a focus on algorithmic problem-solving and clean code design
Ability to implement and iterate on heuristic or geometry-based algorithms quickly
Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Jax) and familiarity with computer vision tasks
A keen interest in applying machine learning to solve real-world problems, particularly in the context of geospatial data analysis
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with the capacity to work independently on complex tasks
Currently pursuing a degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, with a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques
Company
Mach9
Mach9 is building the fastest geospatial production platform for engineering and construction firms globally, starting with Digital Surveyor
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.83MKey Investors
Quiet CapitalTiger Global ManagementY Combinator
2024-07-07Seed· $14.41M
2021-12-06Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-31Pre Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Alexander Baikovitz
Co-Founder and CEO
Haowen Shi
Co-Founder
Recent News
Reinforced Ventures
2025-03-12
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