Machine Learning Engineer, PhD Intern
Instacart
About this role
An internship for Ph.D. students to join Instacart’s machine learning research teams, focusing on LLM research and large-scale ML systems applied to grocery e-commerce. The role supports research across areas such as generative AI, knowledge graphs, and production-scale modeling within Instacart’s flexible remote work policy.
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About Instacart
instacart.careersInstacart is a grocery technology company that offers same‑day delivery and pickup by connecting consumers with personal shoppers and local retailers through a digital marketplace. It partners with thousands of national and regional stores to power online storefronts, fulfillment and logistics, and offers a subscription service (Instacart+) alongside merchant tools and advertising solutions. Instacart’s platform combines consumer apps, retail integrations, and data-driven tools for inventory, marketing and operations to help retailers reach customers and shoppers get groceries conveniently. The company’s mission centers on making the food people love accessible and convenient through technology and partnerships.
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About Instacart
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$88k – $104k
per year