AI/ML PhD Intern (Summer 2026) job opportunity at Sigma Computing.



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Sigma Computing AI/ML PhD Intern (Summer 2026)
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   About the Role At Sigma, we’re not just adding AI—we’re building the future of how people work with data. Our platform already lets users explore billions of rows of data in seconds with a spreadsheet-like interface, analyze and present their data in workbooks, and build data apps and workflows. Now we’re pushing further, applying AI to reshape how people build in Sigma, discover insights, and make smarter decisions—fast. You can learn more about our vision for AI/ML at Sigma in our recent blog post. That’s where you come in. As an AI/ML PhD Intern, you’ll join a growing team focused on building the AI foundation that will power Sigma for the future. Your work will become an integral part of the workflow for the thousands of enterprises that run on Sigma. We're looking for PhD students that are passionate about the intersection of AI, business, and data.  What You’ll Do Conduct original AI/ML research in search, recommendations, natural language processing, agentic workflows and more Prototype and productionize AI systems that feel intuitive but do a lot under the hood Tackle novel UX problems at the intersection of AI, analytics, and data apps Contribute to the development of scalable AI/ML infrastructure for experimentation, training, and evaluation of large-scale models. What You Bring Current PhD student studying AI/ML at a U.S. accredited university Deep understanding of machine learning, including deep learning algorithms, model architectures and optimization Baseline understanding of building and deploying production-grade AI/ML systems Knowledge of the full ML lifecycle: data curation, training, deployment, monitoring Desire to bridge research and application—bringing new AI ideas from concept to impactful deployment. Bonus Points (or skills you’ll build here) You've built agents that can plan, reason, and use tools You’ve fine-tuned or trained foundation models (language or multimodal) for novel domains You know your way around cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) You’ve worked in a fast-moving startup or high-growth environment Additional Job details The hourly rate range for this position is $80-$90 an hour Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing.  About us: Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface – no coding required. Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such as forecasting capabilities, an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment. Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the company’s Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigma’s growth.    Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow. Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London.About us: Sigma is the AI apps and analytics platform connected to the cloud data warehouse. Using Sigma, business and technical teams can build intelligent, production-ready AI apps that accelerate and automate operational workflows. Sigma provides a spreadsheet interface, SQL and Python editors, visual builders, and native AI to help teams turn live data into interactive applications, analysis, reports, and embedded experiences. Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the company’s Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigma’s growth.    Come join us! Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees: Equity                                                                                                  Generous health benefits Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need! Paid bonding time for all new parents Traditional and Roth 401k Commuter and FSA benefits Lunch Program Dog friendly office Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow. Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London. Our Privacy Practices When you submit a job application on this site, Sigma processes your personal data for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment at Sigma and as otherwise needed throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please review Sigma’s Candidate Privacy Notice for more details. Please note that your personal data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which it was provided (including to USA, the UK, and Canada).  Sigma’s use of AI This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making. 

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