# Data Science Intern- Model Optimization at Quadric.io

- Company: Quadric.io
- What the company does: Your silicon. Your models. Your roadmap. Flexible AI accelerator IP that is powering the next generation of AI chips. Backed by Pear VC.
- Company website: https://www.quadric.io/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Burlingame, CA (HQ)
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $50 to $57/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quadric/6a6802ae-2a72-4cbf-b770-a4d1d8168275
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/quadric-io-data-science-intern-model-optimization/

## About the role

You will join the data science team for an internship focused on model optimization for Quadric's custom GPNPU architecture. Working alongside a senior data scientist mentor, you will contribute to the quantization library and/or numerical accuracy testing and debugging infrastructure. Note: Our preference is for this internship to be based out of our Burlingame, California office. Candidates should be based in the Bay Area or able to relocate for the internship period and available to work on site.

## What they're looking for

- Required
- 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

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