Graduate Intern Machine Learning

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

There are two positions available for this role. This is a part-time school-year internship opportunity expected to last up to five months. As a Machine Learning Intern within the Port of Seattle ICT Department, you’ll gain hands-on experience at one of the largest ports on the West Coast, supporting ML and AI-related prototypes and pilot projects for various operating divisions, including Aviation (SEA Airport), and Maritime (Fishermen’s Terminal, Marinas, Cruise Ship Terminals) divisions. You’ll work closely with an assigned mentor and collaborate with experienced engineers, assisting with the development of ML and AI prototypes that involve problem definition, model and dataset development, model training and evaluation, concluding with deployment and end-user feedback. The work and initiatives you will be a part of may include, but are not limited to, the following\:  

• Communicate effectively in verbal or written form with users  
• Gather and understand user requirements and use cases
• Understand the available data sources
• Devise and develop the means for collecting and cleansing operational data
• Architect ML/AI prototypes that fit the requirements and review them with users
• Develop and test prototype ML or Deep Learning models
• Evaluate models using quantitative methods
• In collaboration with the users, evaluate the effectiveness of ML/AI prototypes and make recommendations for follow-on work 

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a Master’s degree program in Computer Science, CS & Engineering (CS/CSE), Statistics/Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Physics, Mathematics, or Operations Research (OR) / Industrial Engineering.
• Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.  
• Technology – You have experience in using some or all of the following\: Python, Keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R, SQL, NoSQL, C/C++, Go, CUDA
• Knowledgeable – You understand Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques and their application to Generative AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Speech Recognition, Translation, and other related domains.
• Communication – You can effectively communicate with users to gather and understand their requirements and translate them into actionable steps.
• Analysis – You are able to identify data sources, analyze the available data, devise and deploy the means for collecting and cleansing the data, create training datasets, and create and test the models that provide predictive analysis to live operational data 

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be scheduled between Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (20 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.  
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.  
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• E-Verify - The Port of Seattle is not an E-Verify employer