About Dialpad

Dialpad is the leading Ai-powered customer communications platform creating human-first, Ai-enhanced solutions that will drive the next wave of how businesses communicate with and serve their customers. Enterprise customers like Randstad, Remax, Mizuho, Cigna, T-Mobile, Johns Hopkins, Motorola, Warby Parker, Panera Bread, and Netflix, use Dialpad and its Ai capabilities to deliver amazing customer experiences. Supported by notable investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and ICONIQ Capital, Dialpad is a dynamic force in Ai technology with a rapidly expanding presence. Visit dialpad.com to learn more.

About Dialpad
Every engineer on our global Engineering team is given the opportunity to take ownership of a large portion of the product where they’re able to see immediate results. Combining natural language processing and artificial intelligence with world-class cloud computing, the things you’ll create at Dialpad will shape the future of work—enabling companies to work from anywhere and making business communication more human.

Co-Ops Program
Are you a motivated student eager to gain real-world experience in software engineering? Join our Co-Op Software Engineer Program in Canada, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals on impactful projects. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge solutions. If you're passionate about technology, collaborative problem-solving, and expanding your skills, this is the opportunity for you.

Start date for the Program is January 2025, and is a full-time, hybrid position.*

About the role

• Perform experiments and evaluations in areas related to natural language processing, large language models (LLMs) specifically working on Dialpad’s foundation model, DialpadGPT.
• Build and improve specialized software tools to prepare and analyze data
• Communicate and collaborate with team members, presenting work for regular review and working closely with a mentor
• Troubleshoot and analyze data to determine issue causes and investigate solutions

This position is based in Vancouver, Canada office, where you will work with a local mentor who will help you learn Dialpad’s technologies and processes, and support you in achieving your internship goals.

About you

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field of study. Candidates must have already completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 months of hands-on experience in NLP, ML or software development.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Highly skilled with Python-based machine learning and data tools.
• A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Skilled in designing and executing experiments and providing a detailed analysis of results.

Bonus Points

• Research experience in natural language processing, large language models, and other related machine learning areas.
• Experience with handling text data at scale.

For exceptional talent based in British Columbia, Canada the target base salary range for this position is posted below. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in British Columbia role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Culture
We’ve been named a Top Workplace seven times, and a big part of this is because of our collaborative culture that elevates our teammates, celebrates wins, and brings together passion and talent. 

Compensation
Teamwork makes the dream work, and Dialpad offers competitive salaries because each and every Dialer participates in our success.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Dialpad

At Dialpad, we are passionate about Doing the Right Thing. This means we are committed to building a values-driven culture that celebrates identity, inclusion and belonging. As a global company, it’s our responsibility to come together to create a culture where all Dialers can Work Beautifully, Delight Our Users, and Innovate Continuously to bring our world-class product to life. 

Every Voice Matters at Dialpad. We build community through our Employee Resource Groups, company-wide celebrations, service days, and a robust internal learning & development program focused on the success of our Dialers.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dialpad we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Dialpad is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment.