PhD Research Intern (Winter)
About the role
We are seeking talented and motivated interns to join our AI Research team. As an AI Research Intern, you will work directly under the guidance of a research mentor, contributing to cutting-edge projects in the areas of artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with working on real-world applications and expand your knowledge while having the potential to transform and leave a lasting impact on our company's technology stack.
What we're seeking
Must have:
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Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
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Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Rust or C++.
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Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as JAX or PyTorch.
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Solid understanding of fundamental ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques.
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Ability to analyze and interpret research papers and technical documentation.
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Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Nice to have:
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Prior experience in AI research or projects.
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Comfort with ambiguity and resilient when facing rapid change.
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Ability to communicate complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.
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A strong interest in empirical research and for answering hard questions with research.
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Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
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Ability to stay in touch with the literature of a particular domain and has the ability to reproduce results if needed.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Dates: January - March/April
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $110,000-120,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Equal Employment
Contextual AI provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Contextual AI takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.