Deep Learning Research Intern (Summer 2025)

Job Posted 4 Days Ago Posted 4 Days Ago
7 Locations
Remote
Hybrid
Internship
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Our purpose is economic empowerment.
The Role
As a Deep Learning Research Intern, you will collaborate with Research Scientists and Engineers to design novel generative AI models, improve existing systems, and develop software for data processing. Your role aims to push the boundaries of deep learning capabilities, contributing to transformative AI projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
Dessa specializes in audacious deep learning moonshots at Block. We choose projects that are impactful and transformative, not projects that are incremental improvements over the status quo. We have a strong focus on open source and are committed to sharing our work. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI in order to benefit humanity.
We are seeking a Deep Learning Research Engineer Intern who is passionate about expanding the limits of deep learning capabilities. As a Research Engineer Intern at Dessa, you will help create novel deep learning systems with the capability to perform tasks that were once considered unattainable. You will be fully remote and report into our Dessa AI Research Lead.
You Will

  • Work with Research Scientists and Engineers to help design and develop novel generative AI models and systems
  • Contribute to ideas to improve existing deep learning systems
  • Develop software to process, clean, evaluate data to train deep learning systems
  • Learn foundational deep learning and catch up to the latest in deep learning research


You Have

  • Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Statistics or related technical field, and graduating between May 2026 and May 2027.
  • A passion for deep learning
  • Proficiency with Python
  • An understanding of general data manipulation
  • Command of probability and statistics
  • Experience with rapid prototyping using public, open-source libraries and APIs
  • A capacity to create order out of chaos and work on problems without clear-cut solutions
  • Openness and enthusiasm towards working with a diverse group of people


We are excited about individuals who have:

  • A foundational understanding of deep learning
  • Hands-on experience in developing and training neural networks using frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX or TensorFlow
  • Experience training generative models like LLMs, or image/audio generation


Technologies We Use and Teach

  • Python
  • NumPy
  • Pytorch and JAX


We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

What the Team is Saying

Person1
Scott Maher
Engineering Lead
“In Compliance Engineering, we work across all product teams and have the space to really understand how new features will improve the lives of customers. Since all data streams to us, we can design systems that solve entire categories of problems, like visualizing money flow, cryptocurrencies, and stopping bad actors from causing harm.“
Scott Maher
David Grodsky
Victoria Fan Azalde
Ahmed Ali Bob
Lynette Johnson McGee
Cesar Alaniz
Khiry Shank
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
12,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy.

Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

Why Work With Us

Across our ecosystem, we’re working to help our diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Block Teams

Team
Our Ecosystem
About our Teams

Block Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Most employees can join Block in an office location, from home, or with a mix of both. We create work spaces and experiences that help individuals and teams to be their most creative and collaborative.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
Company Office Image
HQOakland, CA
Company Office Image
Tech Central Sydney
Company Office Image
Atlanta, GA
Company Office Image
Auckland, NZ
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Chisinau, MD
Denver, CO
Dublin, IE
Kitchener, Ontario
London, GB
Los Angeles, CA
Company Office Image
Melbourne, Victoria
Company Office Image
New York, NY
Oslo, NO
Portland, OR
Saint Louis, MO
Salt Lake City, UT
San Francisco, CA
Scottsdale, AZ
Seattle, WA
Tokyo, JP
Toronto, Ontario
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Block Logo Block

Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Remote
7 Locations
12000 Employees

Block Logo Block

Lending Regulatory Counsel

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Remote
Hybrid
7 Locations
12000 Employees
185K-327K Annually

Block Logo Block

Business Development Manager, Platform Partnerships

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Remote
Hybrid
7 Locations
12000 Employees
108K-203K Annually

Block Logo Block

Business Development Manager, Bank Channel Partnerships

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Remote
Hybrid
7 Locations
12000 Employees
108K-203K Annually
By clicking Apply you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account