Data Scientist Intern

About the Role

As a Data Scientist Intern at Carousell, you will be part of a central team of talented data scientists working on various impactful and important problem areas such as search, personalization, content moderation, trust and safety, AI-led automation, computer vision, and conversation AI (NLP).

You will be responsible for working directly with very large datasets and data science tools and libraries, and will be expected to embody Carousell's 5 Core Values: Stay Humble, Solve Problems, Be Mission First, Be Relentlessly Resourceful, and Care Deeply.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine and process data using modern tools and programming languages.
• Handle all aspects of ML model development, including data wrangling, feature engineering, model exploration/selection, training, offline evaluation, planning A/B experimentation, and productionization.
• Work closely with other data scientists/ML engineers, contributing to the culture of continuous learning and sharing.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflows and insights.
• Own at least one major area of responsibility throughout your 6 months of internship.
• Rotate between different areas of learning should the opportunity arise.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of ML fundamentals and core concepts/architectures.
• Hands-on experience of solving multiple problems, academic/industry, leveraging machine learning and deep learning.
• Relevance course of study in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field).
• Good programming ability in Python, SQL, and experience with common machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, Keras, Sklearn).
• Diligent and reliable, with excellent analytical skills, communication skills, and teamwork.
• Good to have: Experience in building ML models at scale, using real-time big data pipelines on platforms such as Spark/MapReduce, Hands on experience of leveraging Deep Learning to solve a business problem, Experience of solving Data Science problems related to eCommerce or classifieds space, esp. Involving user-generated-content.

What You'll Learn

As a Data Scientist Intern at Carousell, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of impactful and important problem areas, and will be expected to embody Carousell's 5 Core Values. You will learn how to work directly with very large datasets and data science tools and libraries, and will have the opportunity to rotate between different areas of learning.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other data scientists/ML engineers, contributing to the culture of continuous learning and sharing. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience of solving multiple problems, academic/industry, leveraging machine learning and deep learning.

Resume Tip

When applying for this role, make sure to highlight your hands-on experience of solving multiple problems, academic/industry, leveraging machine learning and deep learning. Include any relevant projects or experiences you have had in the field of data science, and be sure to emphasize your ability to work directly with very large datasets and data science tools and libraries.

Also, be sure to tailor your resume to the specific requirements of the role, and highlight any relevant skills or qualifications you may have. This will help you stand out from other applicants and increase your chances of being selected for an interview.