AI Research Intern

Tanium is seeking an AI Research Scientist Intern for Summer 2026, reporting to the Staff Data Scientist. The intern will work on real-world problems and contribute to building intelligent systems for autonomous IT across various domains. Responsibilities Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to design and implement AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms that improve Tanium’s autonomous IT capabilities Develop and evaluate ML models across a wide variety of use cases, including anomaly detection, threat identification, and performance optimization Analyze large-scale endpoint data to extract meaningful insights and develop predictive models Assist in building data pipelines to efficiently process and analyze endpoint data at scale Conduct exploratory data analyses and visualizations to communicate findings and inform product development decisions Document research, methodologies, and results to contribute to Tanium’s knowledge base Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, ML, and endpoint management technologies Skills Strong foundation in machine learning, data analysis, and statistics Proficiency in Python Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, numpy, scipy, pandas) Experience working with large datasets Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Statistics, Anomaly detection, Machine learning (classification/regression), Internals of large language models (LLMs), Agentic AI Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly Passion for technology, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems Authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future Available to work full-time from June 8, 2024 to August 14, 2025 A currently enrolled Master's/ PhD degree candidate ideally studying Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field with a 3.5+ GPA Graduating Spring 2027 or Fall 2026 Benefits Housing stipend 401k matching Monthly allowance for communications reimbursement 5 days set aside as volunteer time off (VTO) Company Overview Tanium is an IT security firm that provides risk management, incident response, EDR, and patch management services. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is