- You are pursuing a Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
- Strong foundations in one or more of the following: AI systems, agentic AI, machine learning, reinforcement learning, high-performance computing, or computer architecture.
- Hands-on research or development experience in agent systems, coding agents, model training, reinforcement learning, or modern AI inference systems.
- Strong Python programming skills and proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, with solid software engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with GPU computing and an interest in performance optimization and working across system boundaries.
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- PhD research in a relevant area, with demonstrated ability to formulate research questions, build working implementations, and evaluate them rigorously.
- Experience building coding agents, autonomous software-engineering systems, or agent training and evaluation environments.
- Hands-on experience with GPU programming and performance optimization, or with systems such as TRT-LLM, SGLang, or vLLM.
- Evidence of technical depth and ownership through impactful research prototypes, deployed systems, or substantial open-source contributions. Relevant publications are welcome; we especially value strong engineering and measurable real-world impact.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous researcher/engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The expected hourly rate for this position is 20 USD – 94 USD.
You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 9, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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