Machine Learning PhD Intern, Economics (Fall)

Overview We are looking for interns to join Instacart’s Economics team. The ideal candidate for this role will bring a combination of experience in economics and machine learning. We are in particular looking for current or recently graduated PhD students in economics or related fields such as marketing, finance, or operations research. Candidates should bring relevant research experience, typically in computationally intensive empirical topics, as well as exposure to machine learning coursework and applications. The Economics team at Instacart works on a range of interesting and challenging problems at the intersection of machine learning and economics, from aligning incentives in our multi‑sided marketplace to analyzing the impact of behavioral nudges on customers’ and shoppers’ decisions. Core focus areas include online advertising, uplift and long‑term value modeling, logistics, marketplace optimization, inventory intelligence, and general causal inference. About the Job You will help design and build end‑to‑end machine learning solutions. You will work in small cross‑functional product teams, with great opportunities for growth and ownership of projects. You will be an active member of an internal community, including economists, data scientists, operations research scientists, and machine learning engineers, sharing learnings, best practices, and research across many domains. You will develop high‑impact solutions to support Instacart’s ambitious growth plans. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, other teams, and both internal and external stakeholders, owning a large part of the process from problem understanding to recommending a solution and testing it in controlled experiments. You will have the freedom to suggest and drive organization‑wide initiatives. About You Minimum Qualifications Current or recently graduated PhD student in economics or a related field focusing on data‑intense problems. A blend of economic theory, applied econometrics, and business acumen that lets you jump into a fast‑paced environment and contribute from day one. Expertise in causal inference with observational and experimental data. Expertise in Python or R and fluency in data manipulation (SQL, Pandas) as well as machine learning tools (scikit‑learn, XGBoost, Keras/TensorFlow). Self‑motivation and a strong sense of ownership. Benefits Instacart provides highly market‑competitive compensation and benefits in each location where employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate depends on their permanent work location.

CA, NY, CT, NJ: $50 – $50 USD

WA: $48 – $48 USD

OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI: $44 – $44 USD All other states: $42 – $42 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr Instacart