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Internship, AI-Machine Learning Development Engineer

VSP Vision is a national not-for-profit vision benefits company dedicated to empowering human potential through sight by providing access to affordable, high-quality eye care and eyewear to millions of members. Founded in 1955, it operates through various businesses including insurance, eyewear, and ophthalmic technology, while also supporting communities through charitable initiatives.

VSP Vision

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 55k-68k USD

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Are you an aspiring AI professional looking to gain practical experience in the field of Machine Learning, so you can expand your skillset? The AI, Machine Learning Development Engineer Internship is an incredible opportunity to put your skills to the test and apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-life business environment. This internship offers hands-on experience in building ML pipelines, experimenting with model architectures, and applying ML techniques to real-world business challenges.

At VSP Vision, we're on a mission to help people see every possibility—and we do that through our strategic business pillars that work together to connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors in a variety of settings across the globe.

As the AI – Machine Learning Development EngineerIntern, you'll have the unique opportunity to partner with data scientists, ML engineers and product teams and support and explore supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning approaches using platforms like Snowflake, Azure ML, and AWS SageMaker.You’ll have the unique opportunity to gain a broad range of experience in the many elements that contribute to the daily operations of a multi-faceted enterprise and develop critical business competencies through various tasks. During this internship, you may assist with the following duties:   

  • Model Development: Build, train, and evaluate ML models for tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, and anomaly detection
  • Data Preparation: Clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets to support model training and validation
  • Experimentation: Explore different algorithms and architectures, including decision trees, neural networks, and ensemble methods
  • Performance Tuning: Optimize models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability using techniques like hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear records of experiments, results, and insights for reproducibility and team knowledge sharing
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align ML solutions with business goals and deployment requirements

Preferred Skills:    

  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SQL)
  • Understanding of ML concepts including supervised/unsupervised learning, overfitting, bias-variance tradeoff, and evaluation metrics

Qualities of the ideal candidate:   

  •  Eager to learn
  • Inquisitive problem-solver
  • Creative thinker
  • Self-motivated

Job-Related Requirements:   

  • Facilities to work remotely, including private or semi-private workspace   
  • Access to high-speed internet  
  • Technology will be provided  

Education Level: 3rd or 4th year college

Degree Target: Data Science, AI, Computer Science, or related field

Program Dates: June 1stto Aug 7th(You must be able to work the full 10 weeks)

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Salary Ranges: $26.50 - $32.50

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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VSP Vision, originally founded as California Vision Services in 1955 by a group of optometrists in Oakland, California, is a national not-for-profit vision benefits company. Its core mission is to empower human potential through sight by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective eye care. Over its nearly 70-year history, VSP Vision has grown significantly, evolving from a regional entity to a global organization serving millions of members worldwide. The company operates through a diverse portfolio of businesses that encompass eye care insurance, eyewear manufacturing and distribution, lens and lens enhancement technologies, ophthalmic technology, and practice management solutions for eye care professionals. This integrated approach allows VSP Vision to offer comprehensive vision health options to its members and support for its network of doctors.

The company's commitment extends beyond its membership to the broader community. Through its charitable arm, VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope®, it provides no-cost eye care and eyewear to individuals disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster. This initiative has reached millions of people in need, reflecting VSP Vision's dedication to social responsibility and expanding access to essential vision care. VSP Vision also actively invests in the future of optometry by offering scholarships and supporting optometry students. The organization emphasizes a doctor-governed structure and maintains a vast network of eye care professionals, including private practitioners and retail locations. This extensive network ensures that members have convenient access to care. VSP Vision has consistently focused on innovation and adapting to the evolving needs of the eye care industry and its stakeholders, which includes members, clients, and network doctors. The company has also been recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to its employees.

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Hearing Aid Discounts

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Global Volunteer Month/Season

Dedicated time for employees to volunteer and give back to their communities.

Covered Standard Lenses

Plans include fully covered basic single-vision, bifocal, and trifocal lenses.

Employee Training and Development

Includes a new employee onboarding program and an annual employee connections conference.

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