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2026 Summer Intern - DDC
CompanyGenentech
LocationDaly City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will build a large-scale training repository for foundational models and extend the DINO/CLIP training to use multimodal data. They will also write evaluation scripts and present their work at ML conferences.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18093
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About Genentech
We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal.
Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours. If you’d like to join our team, view our openings at gene.com/careers.
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About the Role
<h3>The Position</h3><p><span><b><span>2026 Summer Intern - DDC</span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span><b><span>Department Summary</span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span><span>We are the AI Enablement team within the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence. We develop various AI tools that empower our scientists and accelerate drug discovery. We work with LLMs, Agents, foundational models, embeddings and large volumes of scientific data.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span>This internship position is located in</span><b><span> South San-Francisco or it can be fully remote. </span></b><span> </span></span></p><p></p><p><span><b><span>The Opportunity</span></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Build large scale training repository for foundational models</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Extend the DINO/CLIP training to use multimodal data</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Write evaluation scripts on various internal benchmark datasets</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Present and publish your work to at ML Conferences</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><span>Program Highlights</span></b></span></p><ul><li><p><b><span><span>Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.</span></span></b></p></li><li><p><b><span><span>Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)</span></span></b></p></li><li><p><b><span><span>A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. </span></span></b></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><span>Who You Are </span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span><b><span>Required Education</span></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must have attained a Master's Degree.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must have attained a PhD.</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><span>Required Majors </span></b></span></p><p><span><span>Computer Science </span></span></p><p></p><p><span><b><span>Required Skills: </span></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Python programming with familiarity of PyTorch and Transformers library.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Understanding of Machine Learning and basics of Deep Learning</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Model training, fine-tuning (LoRA), and hyper-parameter tunning</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><span>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications</span></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to write technical report / research paper</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. </b></p><p></p><p>The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of the state of California is $50.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform">Accommodations for Applicants</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>
Key Skills
Python ProgrammingPyTorchTransformersMachine LearningDeep LearningModel TrainingFine-TuningHyper-Parameter TuningCommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsTechnical Report Writing
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