# Booking.com 2026 GenAI and ML PhD Research Internship in Amsterdam

DevFeed: [Booking.com 2026 GenAI and ML PhD Research Internship in Amsterdam](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/shape-the-future-of-travel-join-our-2026-genai-ml-phd-research-internship-30455.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://booking.ai/shape-the-future-of-travel-join-our-2026-genai-ml-phd-research-internship-a36793c34fbc?source=rss----4d265f07defc---4>)

Author: Yang Yang

Published: 2026-02-05T10:39:26Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Booking.com Data Science](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/booking-com-data-science.md>)

Topics: [Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/machine-learning-artificial-intelligence.md>), [genai](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/genai.md>), [AI Research](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-research.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Large Language Model](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/llm.md>), [Apache Spark](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/spark.md>), [SQL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sql.md>), [Hadoop](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hadoop.md>), [Reinforcement learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/reinforcement-learning.md>), [Synthetic Data Generation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/synthetic-data-generation.md>), [Transformer](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/transformer.md>)

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## AI overview

Booking.com is recruiting current PhD students in quantitative fields for a three-month GenAI and machine learning research internship in Amsterdam in 2026. Projects include LLM alignment, transformer explainability, embeddings, context engineering, and synthetic data generation.

## Source excerpt

At Booking.com, we don't just use Machine Learning -- we use it to solve some of the most complex travel challenges in the world. We're looking for the next generation of researchers to join our Machine Learning community in Amsterdam for a 3-month deep dive into cutting-edge AI. The Program As a Research Intern, you'll be embedded in our teams, working alongside world-class mentors. Your mission? To tackle real-world problems and push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art. Are You the One? We're looking for current PhD students in quantitative fields (CS, Math, AI, Physics) who can conduct independent research and have a solid grip on Python and Big Data tech (SQL, Spark, Hadoop). What's in it for you? You won't just be "an intern". You'll be a contributor to our Machine Learning community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the existing efforts of the Machine Learning teams, participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, and enjoy the collaborative, high-energy environment of our Amsterdam HQ. Projects Regularized Target Encoding for large real-world datasets Multi-Agent Collaboration Aligning LLMs with user feedback via reinforcement learning Multi-level treatments Interpretable Foundations: Explainability Methods for Transformer Models on Sequential Event Data Scalable and generalisable ID embedding learning Improving property embeddings with better handling of rich and long-context data Utility-aware retrieval for context engineering in travel planning Synthetic Data Generation in Images Requirements We are looking for independent researchers with strong understanding of Machine Learning topics (see requirements for each project in the Linkedin ad), have a track record of peer-reviewed publications and a passion for solving complex problems. Why Booking.com? You'll join a vibrant, diverse community of data scientists and researchers who love to experiment. Beyond the code, you'll experience the unique culture of our Amsterdam headquarters -- a hub