Machine Learning Postgrad Internships (Americas, New York City, Bellevue, Toronto)

About The Role

At Shopify, we're not just building models; we're redefining the e-commerce landscape with AI. As a Masters/PhD Research Intern, you'll engage with petabyte-scale data, leveraging cutting-edge ML/AI methods to develop and deploy models that impact millions. You'll push boundaries using technologies like LLM post-training, reinforcement learning, and model quantization.

• Pair your research with real world problems and data: Engage in research that ties to real world problems today that impact our merchants and customers worldwide.
• Collaborate and Deliver: Work side by side with engineers, applied scientists and other teams to work with you on your research experiments or prototypes with the idea to get your work into production longer term
• Create and Learn: Solve tangible problems that require longer term research that require you to design, build and deploy models. Do this in production or as a proof of concept.
• Share and Grow: Stay up to date with the latest techniques, learn trade offs between models and techniques IRL and share with others at Shopify to make everyone better

About You

• You're pursuing or have completed a Master’s or Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Your research experience spans areas like Machine Learning, Search, NLP, Recommendation Systems, Pattern Recognition, Agents, LLM or Gen AI.
• You have hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent.
• You're adept at translating insights into business recommendations and have experience with systems software or algorithms.
• You have a proven track record of building and shipping high-quality, reliable work.
• You excel in programming languages like Python, R, or MATLAB and can independently identify, design, and complete medium to large features.
• You have demonstrated experience through internships, work, conferences, papers, coding competitions, or open source contributions.
• You enjoy solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions to determine the best path forward.

Our Internship Experience

• Unique Matching Process: We pair you with teams where you'll thrive, aligned with both your skills and Shopify's needs.
• Flexible Work Environment: Post-onboarding, work in-office three days a week at your choice, coordinating with your Manager and Mentor for optimal team synergy.
• Legally Eligible: You must be authorized to work in Canada or the US for the internship duration. We don't offer immigration support for interns.
• Locations: Interns work from our offices in Bellevue, NYC, or Toronto. Relocation to the closest office is necessary if not already based there.

Application Essentials

• Prepare Your Resume: Include it in your application.
• Complete All Application Questions: Ensure nothing is left unanswered.
• Engage with Assessments: If you advance, complete mandatory assessments to showcase your technical prowess.

Application timeline: Applications are open from Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - December 5, 2025.

Why Apply?

• Shape the future of e-commerce with cutting-edge AI solutions.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment that values creativity and experimentation.
• Enhance your skills with hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities.

At Shopify, we're not just offering internships; we're crafting the future. Join us, and let's build what's next.

About Shopify

Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries.

This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.

About You

Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.

Before you apply, consider if you can

• Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone
• Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth
• Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)
• Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change
• Bring critical thought and opinion
• Use AI tools reflexively as part of your fundamental workflow
• Embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward
• Work digital-first for your daily work