Independent AI Research Fellowship — Real-World Ops

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doordash anzMillbrae (CA)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Local Messengers and Local Delivery

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About the role

DoorDash Research Fellowship offers a 3-month program (extendable to 6 months) for Summer and Fall 2026 cohorts, inviting researchers and engineers to tackle challenging applied ML and AI problems in local commerce. Fellows operate as independent researchers, choosing problems within priority areas and publishing or shipping outcomes. The fellowship includes dedicated compute, access to DoorDash’s research infra, real-world data, mentorship from senior researchers, a cohort of peers, publication

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