Summer 2027 Intern - Applied Scientist, Optimization
Remote • California - San Francisco
Posted 1d ago
Job Location
California - San Francisco
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
Fully remote
Categories
Machine Learning Engineer
About the job
Salesforce is seeking a PhD Intern, Applied Scientist - Optimization to join our Agentforce team. This internship focuses on transforming static optimization pipelines into a dynamic, self-learning platform, critical for improving operational efficiency and adapting to real-time market trends. The systems you contribute to manage millions of service appointments daily for critical global customers, powering a platform with over $1 billion in revenue. This is a hands-on research internship where you will apply academic research to drive measurable efficiency gains and substantial customer value, mentored by a team of engineers and scientists.
Responsibilities
- Apply academic theory into practice by experimenting and prototyping solutions using novel algorithms for system challenges.
- Contribute to the technical vision and long-range plan for optimization capabilities through research and proof-of-concept development.
- Participate in technical discussions to set the strategic direction for research and development of novel optimization solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate prototypes into actionable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Strong research experience and foundational knowledge in solving complex optimization problems through mathematical programming or metaheuristics.
- Interest in blending mathematical models and machine learning techniques for industrial problems.
- Proficiency with open-source and proprietary mathematical programming solvers (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi).
- Experience in large-scale forecasting and data-driven decision making.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.