We’re looking for a Machine Learning Intern who can independently explore the application of various machine learning techniques for Philips Hue. Such applications can range from product features to recommenders to back-end/offline enabling services to cross functional decision making models.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Assessing how/if a given problem can be addressed using advanced data analytics and/or various machine learning techniques
• Finding linear models from the literature/market places or building ones from scratch in order to act as a baseline for further improvement using more advanced analytics and machine learning methods
• Identifying what kind of data in which format should be collected in order to solve the problem
• Identifying which advanced data analytics or machine learning technique, such as reinforced learning or deep learning, is more suitable for the problem
• Cleaning & structuring the data and building training & validation data sets
• Training models and showing that they can perform better than the baseline
• Implementation from early exploration to production
• Setting up development and test environments for advanced analytics and machine learning projects
• Document project work and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Actively pursuing an advanced degree (PhD or MSs) in data science, computer science or computer engineering
• Extensive programming experience in Python and Java. Additional experience with R & C++ is a plus.
• Familiar with various machine learning techniques and machine learning libraries
• Strong preference for programming experience in Spark framework and PySpark.
• Strong preference for hands-on experience with TensorFlow or similar frameworks
• Experience with (machine learning for) audio and video analysis/processing is a plus
• Experience in querying complex schemas and relational databases
• Experience with at least one highly available data store (SQL, Hadoop, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience using Public Cloud (Google Cloud/AWS) is a plus
• Basic knowledge on RESTful APIs
• Results oriented and has a high degree of accountability, commitment and responsibility
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility in working across challenging time zones, especially with Europe (+9 hours)
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements
• Takes initiative to identify & report problems and to drive resolution
• Good level of English language skills, both spoken and written

Make an impact on innovations that matter.

Everything starts with light. Light moves cities, carries information, and comforts mind and body. In today’s digital age, lighting is being redefined. It’s no longer just about illuminating. It’s about connecting, responding and transforming.

At Philips Lighting, we’re at the forefront of this wave of innovation. We’re developing technologies and systems that are changing how people see and experience their world. We’re the leading lighting company for the Internet of Things, building brighter, smarter cities and homes, and bringing greener, better light to people across the globe.

We want people with a game-changing mentality, to help us create the light of the future. We’re building a team of people who value innovation, and who are ready to make an impact both in their careers and the world they live in.