At XiFin, a culture of inclusivity is in our very fabric. We believe that this culture not only creates a more equitable and functional workplace, but also enhances our team members' work experiences by promoting creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Who are we looking for?
The Machine Learning Engineering Intern that joins our team will gain hands-on experience in building, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models. This internship is ideal for an entry-level ML enthusiast who wants to work on real-world AI problems, enhance their technical skills, and contribute to impactful projects.
This is a 10-week program beginning June 18, 2025, and ending August 27, 2025. This will be a part-time (up to 29 hours/week maximum) with the potential to go full-time in the future role
What does this position pay?
The hourly compensation for this role is $20.00 for undergraduate students and $21.00 for graduate students.
What will you do?
- Assist in building and fine-tuning machine learning models for various applications.
Experiment with supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques. - Implement feature engineering and data preprocessing strategies.
- Help deploy ML models into production environments (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, AWS Lambda).
- Work with Docker and Kubernetes for scalable model deployment and learn about CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows.
- Work with large datasets for training and inference. Write efficient data pipelines using Pandas, NumPy, and Spark.
- Collaborate with data engineers to optimize storage and retrieval.
- Evaluate model accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.
- Optimize hyperparameters using tools like Optuna, GridSearchCV, and Bayesian Optimization.
- Utilize A/B testing and model monitoring for continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on the latest AI/ML research and frameworks while working closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams.
- Document findings and present learnings in team discussions.
This is an onsite position at our office in San Diego, CA.
What education and experience do you need?
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python
- Understanding of database structures, data preprocessing techniques, and statistical modeling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, or Scikit-learn
- Exposure in data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or Matplotlib
Why XiFin?
XiFin, Inc. is a San Diego-based healthcare information technology company that provides innovative solutions to deliver efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity to help organizations navigate an increasingly complex and evolving healthcare landscape. From streamlined operations to automation and stronger financial tools coupled with industry-leading business strategy, XiFin gives healthcare providers The Power To Do Good for more patients. We are self-driven innovators who are looking to make a difference in the healthcare technology space.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at 858-436-2901.
EEO Statement
XiFin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
