Data Science Intern – Model Optimization

Role:

You will join the data science team for internship focused on model optimization for Quadric’s custom GPNPU architecture. Working alongside a senior data scientist mentor, you will contribute to quantization library and/or numerical accuracy testing/debugging infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Run and contribute to new quantization workflows on vision and language models under mentor guidance.
• Build calibration datasets and tooling to visualize per-layer error and distribution statistics for debugging.
• Contribute to numerical accuracy testing infrastructure, numerical validation debug tooling of neural networks, and quantization library.

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in CS, EE, Applied Math, or a related field.
• Solid Python skills and comfort with PyTorch (or TensorFlow), NumPy, and basic data-viz tools (Matplotlib/Plotly).
• Coursework or project experience in machine learning; familiarity with CNNs and/or Transformers.
• Curiosity about quantization, numerical representation, fixed-point arithmetic, or low-level performance.
• Ability to read a research paper and discuss the core ideas.
• Bonus: prior exposure to quantization, model compression, or any of PyTorch FX/PTQ/QAT, TF-Lite, ONNX-Runtime, TVM, or MLIR Quant.
• Bonus: any hands-on experience with embedded systems, DSPs, GPUs, or other accelerators.

At Quadric, we value Integrity, Humility, and Happiness. What we expect from one another is simple and clear: Initiative, Collaboration, and Completion. We are a collaborative team focused on building something extraordinary in the edge computing space.

The hourly rate for this temporary internship position is $45.00/hour to $60.00/hour. The actual rate offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience and education, technical skills and competencies, and work location.

Quadric interns receive hands-on experience working alongside industry experts in AI and semiconductor technology, with access to mentorship and meaningful project ownership from day one.