# Machine Learning Intern - PhD at DoorDash

- Company: [DoorDash](https://doordash.com)
- Location: San Francisco, CA +3 more
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/doordashusa/jobs/8233953
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/machine-learning-intern-phd-2754a943

## Posting

What you'll do:

- Apply ML/AI research to real-world problems in discovery, ads, forecasting, and search.
- Execute research ideas that improve DoorDash's product experience.
- Collect, analyze data and build relevant ML models from insights.
- Write clean, efficient, sustainable code.

What they're looking for:

- PhD student in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, or related field, graduating Fall 2027–Summer 2028.
- Mastery of Java, C++, Python, Kotlin, GoLang, or ML frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch.
- Research experience and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Pay and perks:

- Base salary: I4 $130,600–$192,000; I5 $159,800–$235,000; I6 $193,800–$285,000.
- Equity grants, 401(k) matching, 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellness benefits.
- 12-week summer internship in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, New York, or Seattle.

Summarized by newgrad.ai from DoorDash's public posting. Check the original for full details before you apply.

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