Backblaze · 10 months ago
Data Science Temp Contractor - Anomaly Detection
United States
Internship
Remote
InternBackblaze is an online storage company that offers personal and business backup as well as B2 cloud storage. They are looking for a Data Science Intern to analyze log data and improve anomaly detection models using machine learning techniques.
Cloud ComputingBig DataSoftwareInformation TechnologyCloud Data ServicesData ManagementData Storage
Responsibilities
Work with Python-based notebooks (Jupyter, Google Colab, Snowflake Notebooks) to analyze data
Leverage unsupervised machine learning techniques for anomaly detection
Investigate and implement hybrid anomaly detection methods to improve accuracy
Explore, preprocess, and interpret log data to identify meaningful patterns and anomalies
Prepare prediction outputs for integration and use in applications and alerting systems
Present insights clearly to your team, helping drive decisions on security, reliability, and system performance
Qualification
Required
Analyze log data
Build, evaluate, and improve anomaly detection models
Leverage unsupervised machine learning techniques for anomaly detection
Investigate and implement hybrid anomaly detection methods to improve accuracy
Explore, preprocess, and interpret log data to identify meaningful patterns and anomalies
Prepare prediction outputs for integration and use in applications and alerting systems
Present insights clearly to your team, helping drive decisions on security, reliability, and system performance
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Python and data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
Familiarity with notebooks (e.g., Jupyter, Google Colab, Snowflake)
Knowledge of unsupervised learning methods for anomaly detection (e.g., Isolation Forest, Autoencoders, clustering algorithms)
Experience or interest in working with log data, large datasets, and cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn)
Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to fast-changing environments
Company
Backblaze
Backblaze is a cloud storage platform offering Computer Backup and Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.
Founded in 2007
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$62.8MKey Investors
Citizens BankTMT Investments
2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2024-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $37.5M
2021-11-11IPO
Leadership Team
Gleb Budman
CEO and Co-Founder
Brian Beach
CTO
Recent News
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