AI/ML Engineer Intern – 50% Client Projects, 50% R&D

Job description

Ekimetrics is a global leader in marketing and commercial effectiveness and large-scale AI solutions. Since 2006, we have helped companies optimize marketing and operations by combining AI with business and technology expertise in four areas: marketing and commercial effectiveness, customer analytics, operational excellence, and ESG/sustainability. With a fully in-house team and offices in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, we create tailored solutions that turn data into positive impact. We are committed to responsible, resource-efficient AI and our values.

Why we are hiring

To support strong growth, we are looking for an AI Engineer intern who will spend 50% of the time on R&D projects in the Innovation team and 50% on client projects in Data & Transformation Services. Ekimetrics’ Innovation department conducts AI research with industrial and academic partners, while Data & Transformation Services helps clients with AI challenges. Our unique market position lets you combine varied statistical and machine-learning skills—from econometric models and deep learning to numerical optimization—with strategic thinking to address clients’ business needs.

Responsibilities

Analyze business needs, translate them into technical problems, and define measurable objectives. Work with senior team members/managers to identify technical approaches for project requirements. Conduct research in the Innovation department. Work with Data Engineers to collect, clean, and preprocess data for models; conduct exploratory analysis with relevant visualizations. Develop and deploy selected Machine Learning models, optimize existing models, and design new approaches to improve performance. Follow coding best practices to industrialize models with Solution experts. Clearly present technical results to teams and clients and collaborate across teams to integrate solutions effectively. Share expertise internally. Track technology advances and trends in Data Science and Machine Learning.

Candidate profile

Education in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Strong understanding of the statistical and mathematical foundations of ML and AI algorithms. Good understanding of client teams’ technical needs and challenges. Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts accessibly and present results and next steps to clients. Able to analyze a problem and recommend suitable scenarios after scoping. Autonomous, proactive, excellent, and curious. Proficiency in Python and common libraries such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, scikit-learn, and LangChain. Experience with version-control systems, particularly Git, for source tracking and collaboration. ETL/data-manipulation skills are a plus. English is essential.

Recruitment process

HackerRank technical test, HR interview with Talent Acquisition, case study, and final interview.

Why join us?

At Ekimetrics, your ideas belong to you—bring them to life. We cultivate entrepreneurship and encourage you to push boundaries for meaningful impact. We learn and grow together through tailored careers, stimulating projects, mentoring, and diverse perspectives. We believe work should be enjoyable and provide a supportive environment where everyone can thrive as themselves. In 2023, Ekimetrics became a mission-driven company with a strong CSR commitment. Our purpose is to make Data Science and AI accelerate organizations’ sustainable transformation. We are also Great Place to Work certified in France, the UK, and the US, and our Hong Kong office received the Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 award. Ekimetrics is part of the French Tech 120, a group of high-performing French scale-ups with strong potential to become international leaders.

You will have access to Eki.Academy training and digital learning paths, including environmental-awareness programs through Climate School; sports, art, music, games, charity, and community activities, from our private gym and art exhibitions to concerts and CSR challenges on Vendredi; events and seminars; welcoming offices in central Paris near Grands Boulevards; and a flexible remote-work policy requiring 3 office days per 15-day period. Ekimetrics provides equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age and is committed to an inclusive workplace reflecting diverse teams.