Position Overview:
In-person 4 month or 6 month internship using reinforcement learning for industrial automation.
Company Overview:
RLCore is a seed startup based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, pioneering the application of reinforcement learning (RL) to tackle real-world industrial control challenges. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we're dedicated to revolutionizing how industries optimize their processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-driven solutions with some of the best people in the world, shaping the future of industrial automation.
Position Overview:
We are seeking ML Engineering interns (full time), to join our team to develop, implement, test, and deploy reinforcement learning algorithms in simulations and real-world problems. Your daily tasks may take the form of team-projects on aggressive deadlines as well as individual work to lay the groundwork for future projects. You will collaborate closely with a team of wonderful people: world class researchers, data scientists, and domain experts.
This intake is for an internship position.
Requirements:
- Master's degree (or higher) with a research focus in Reinforcement Learning.
- Strong experimental intuition: ability to analyze failure modes (e.g., credit assignment, non-stationarity) and implement fixes.
- Proficiency in Python and JAX (preferred) or PyTorch.
- Ability to implement ideas and algorithms from RL literature.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Nice to have:
- Understanding of software engineering principles, including software architecture, design patterns, object-oriented programming, version control
- Familiarity with industrial control systems, automation protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus), and real-time operating systems.
More details:
Work Location: The position is in-person, in Edmonton Alberta. The office is at 1101-10065 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB. Work from home 2 days a week as needed. It is your responsibility to determine if you can legally work in Canada; we can provide some advice in this regard.
Start date: Flexible start date, to be decided on with the candidate
Pay: pro-rated amount of $70k CAD / year ($35k CAD for 6 months, $24k CAD for 4 months)
Application Submission:
Please submit a CV and one reference we could contact that could write you a reference (e.g., your graduate advisor). If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your CV (via this form), then this means we will not be moving forward with your application.
