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Data Science Intern roles can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition, making green card sponsorship a longer but permanent path compared to temporary work visas.
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Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code.
ROLE
You will join the data science team for internship focused on model optimization for Quadric's custom GPNPU architecture. Working alongside a senior data scientist mentor, you will contribute to quantization library and/or numerical accuracy testing/debugging infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Run and contribute to new quantization workflows on vision and language models under mentor guidance.
- Build calibration datasets and tooling to visualize per-layer error and distribution statistics for debugging.
- Contribute to numerical accuracy testing infrastructure, numerical validation debug tooling of neural networks, and quantization library.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in CS, EE, Applied Math, or a related field.
- Solid Python skills and comfort with PyTorch (or TensorFlow), NumPy, and basic data-viz tools (Matplotlib/Plotly).
- Coursework or project experience in machine learning; familiarity with CNNs and/or Transformers.
- Curiosity about quantization, numerical representation, fixed-point arithmetic, or low-level performance.
- Ability to read a research paper and discuss the core ideas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bonus: prior exposure to quantization, model compression, or any of PyTorch FX/PTQ/QAT, TF-Lite, ONNX-Runtime, TVM, or MLIR Quant.
- Bonus: any hands-on experience with embedded systems, DSPs, GPUs, or other accelerators.
BENEFITS
At Quadric, we value Integrity, Humility, and Happiness. What we expect from one another is simple and clear: Initiative, Collaboration, and Completion. We are a collaborative team focused on building something extraordinary in the edge computing space. The hourly rate for this temporary internship position is $45.00/hour to $60.00/hour. The actual rate offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience and education, technical skills and competencies, and work location. Quadric interns receive hands-on experience working alongside industry experts in AI and semiconductor technology, with access to mentorship and meaningful project ownership from day one. Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world's first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow's technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.
Quadric is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can do their best work. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every qualification. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience. Skills and growth come in many forms, and we would love to hear your story. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Quadric will collect and process your personal information as part of the hiring process. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.
INTRODUCTION
Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code.
ROLE
You will join the data science team for internship focused on model optimization for Quadric's custom GPNPU architecture. Working alongside a senior data scientist mentor, you will contribute to quantization library and/or numerical accuracy testing/debugging infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Run and contribute to new quantization workflows on vision and language models under mentor guidance.
- Build calibration datasets and tooling to visualize per-layer error and distribution statistics for debugging.
- Contribute to numerical accuracy testing infrastructure, numerical validation debug tooling of neural networks, and quantization library.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in CS, EE, Applied Math, or a related field.
- Solid Python skills and comfort with PyTorch (or TensorFlow), NumPy, and basic data-viz tools (Matplotlib/Plotly).
- Coursework or project experience in machine learning; familiarity with CNNs and/or Transformers.
- Curiosity about quantization, numerical representation, fixed-point arithmetic, or low-level performance.
- Ability to read a research paper and discuss the core ideas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bonus: prior exposure to quantization, model compression, or any of PyTorch FX/PTQ/QAT, TF-Lite, ONNX-Runtime, TVM, or MLIR Quant.
- Bonus: any hands-on experience with embedded systems, DSPs, GPUs, or other accelerators.
BENEFITS
At Quadric, we value Integrity, Humility, and Happiness. What we expect from one another is simple and clear: Initiative, Collaboration, and Completion. We are a collaborative team focused on building something extraordinary in the edge computing space. The hourly rate for this temporary internship position is $45.00/hour to $60.00/hour. The actual rate offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience and education, technical skills and competencies, and work location. Quadric interns receive hands-on experience working alongside industry experts in AI and semiconductor technology, with access to mentorship and meaningful project ownership from day one. Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world's first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow's technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.
Quadric is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can do their best work. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every qualification. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience. Skills and growth come in many forms, and we would love to hear your story. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Quadric will collect and process your personal information as part of the hiring process. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Science Intern
Document your degree field precisely
PERM labor certification ties the sponsored role to a specific minimum education requirement. If your degree is in applied mathematics or information systems rather than computer science, confirm it maps cleanly to the O*NET occupation profile for data science before applying.
Filter employers by PERM filing history
Not every tech company or research lab sponsors interns for green cards. Use Migrate Mate to search verified PERM-filing employers by role and location, so you're targeting companies with an active record of sponsoring data science positions.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
EB-2 sponsorship requires the position to normally demand an advanced degree. For a data science internship, that means your offer letter and job duties should reflect graduate-level statistical modeling or machine learning work, not general data entry or reporting tasks.
Ask about sponsorship timing during the offer stage
PERM advertising requirements mean the employer must post the role publicly and wait through a recruitment period before filing. Raise sponsorship intent early in negotiations so the employer's legal team can start the DOL prevailing wage determination using OFLC Wage Search without delaying your start date.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, but applicants from India or China face visa bulletin backlogs that can stretch years. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly once your I-140 is approved to understand when you can file for adjustment of status.
Prepare a credential evaluation before the PERM audit
DOL can audit a PERM application and request proof that your foreign degree meets the stated minimum requirement. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service converts your transcript into U.S. equivalent terms before the employer files.
Green Card Data Science Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Data Science Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
An internship can qualify for EB-3 sponsorship if the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree and the employer is willing to file a PERM labor certification. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a National Interest Waiver, which is harder to justify for an intern-level role. Most data science intern sponsorships go through the EB-3 skilled worker category, with the employer leading the PERM process through DOL before submitting an I-140 to USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a data science intern?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with an annual lottery and a six-year cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle once approved. The EB-3 category has no lottery, so your priority date and country of birth determine the wait rather than random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
What does the PERM process look like for a data science internship employer?
The employer starts by requesting a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Once the wage is set, the company runs a mandatory recruitment period, posting the role publicly to show no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. After completing recruitment, the employer submits the ETA 9089 form to DOL. If approved, the PERM certification unlocks the I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, which establishes your priority date.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor data science interns for green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter companies by verified PERM filing history for data science roles. This narrows your job search to employers who have already navigated the labor certification process, rather than companies that express general openness to sponsorship without any record of doing it. Focusing on organizations with established immigration programs, such as large technology firms or research institutions, also reduces the risk that the employer declines to sponsor after you've accepted an offer.
Does my foreign bachelor's degree count toward the education requirement for EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes, but the employer's PERM application specifies a minimum U.S. equivalent education requirement. DOL can audit the filing and request evidence that your degree meets that standard. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service translates your foreign transcript into U.S. degree equivalency terms, which protects the employer during an audit and confirms your eligibility before the application is submitted.