Spotify · 15 hours ago
2026 Summer Internship, Machine Learning Engineering - PhD (New York City)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$60/hr - $60/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSpotify is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for music for their summer internship program. The Machine Learning PhD Intern will experiment with AI tools, prototype ideas, and collaborate with teams in a supportive environment over a 10-week internship starting in mid-June.
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Responsibilities
Experiment with machine learning and modern AI tools, including large language models (LLMs)
Prototype ideas, proof-of-concepts, or early-stage features using AI techniques
Explore new models, libraries, or workflows and share insights with your team
Learn how AI systems are evaluated, improved, and prepared for real-world use
Collaborate with engineers, researchers, designers, and product partners in a supportive, learning-focused environment
Qualification
Required
You are pursuing a PhD degree in a related field of study
You have a graduation year date of 2026 or 2027
You currently have valid work authorization to work in the country in which this role is based that will extend from June to August or September 2026
You are available from June 15th onwards for a 10 or 12 week summer internship
You're genuinely curious about AI and enjoy learning through hands-on experimentation
You have some experience programming (e.g., Python, Java, or similar) and basic exposure to machine learning concepts through coursework, projects, research, or bootcamp work
You're interested in areas like machine learning, generative AI, or large language models
You're comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the opportunity to help shape what you work on
You enjoy collaborating, asking questions, and learning from others
Benefits
Paid Public Holidays
Learning and Development Trainings
Company
Spotify
Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists.
Founded in 2006
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.09BKey Investors
ValueAct CapitalManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Goldman Sachs Investment Partners
2023-02-10Post Ipo Equity
2021-02-25Post Ipo Debt
2018-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Norstrom
Co-CEO
Daniel Ek
Chairman & CEO
Recent News
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