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Graduation Internship - AI Research - Paris

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Top rated
H Company
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

Participate in research and development within the Models team, Data Research team, or Agent team in H Company's research lab as a graduation internship; work on building foundational models powering agentic technology, advancing multimodal intelligence through large-scale models, and defining new learning algorithms and agent paradigms for autonomous AI systems.

Undisclosed

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Paris, France
Maybe global
Onsite

PhD Research Intern, Vision Language Action Models

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Zoox
Intern
Full-time
Posted

Work on the Multimodal Language Action model by exploring novel discrete action tokenization and flow matching approaches, building on MotionLM, FAST, and other models. Train models at the billion+ scale using millions of miles of proprietary Zoox driving data. Gain experience and insight into training Multimodal Language Action models at scale. Contribute to publishable research that could be integrated into Zoox vehicles.

$9,500 – $9,500 / month
Undisclosed
MONTH

(USD)

Foster City, United States
Maybe global
Onsite

PhD Research Intern, Multi-Modal Foundation Encoder for Perception

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Top rated
Zoox
Intern
Full-time
Posted

During this internship, the intern will lead the development of a multi-modality (vision, LiDAR, Radar, and language), temporal foundation encoder to support 3D object detection & tracking, 3D segmentation (occupancy), and live maps. The research will aim to significantly improve system performance on long-tail events and rare classes by utilizing a large-capacity foundation model to learn rich representations across different sensor modalities. The project also aims to improve perception in adverse environmental conditions such as medium to heavy rain and fog, reduce false positives on water splashes or dust particles, achieve long-range sensing for highway driving, and build robustness to occlusion. The role includes exploring novel directions such as tri-modal foundation models with self-supervised pre-training, radar-language grounding for zero-shot detection, efficient sensor fusion via sparse cross-attention, or integrating 3D Gaussian Splats for dynamic agent geometry and streaming sparse Gaussian occupancy prediction.

$9,500 – $9,500 / month
Undisclosed
MONTH

(USD)

Foster City, United States
Maybe global
Onsite

People Partner

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Top rated
helsing
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The role involves defining operational domains and evaluating the reliability of AI capabilities developed in-house. Responsibilities include developing and extending methods for uncertainty quantification and uncertainty calibration, understanding the AI systems built by the company, interfacing with these systems, and evaluating their robustness in real-world and adversarial scenarios. The position requires contributing to impactful projects and collaborating with people across multiple teams and backgrounds.

Undisclosed

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London
Maybe global
Onsite

Research Scientist

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Top rated
DatologyAI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The Research Scientist will investigate how intervening on training data can improve the quality and behavior of deep learning models. Responsibilities include sourcing, vetting, implementing, and improving ideas from the research literature and personal insights, conducting research guided by real customer needs rather than conference benchmarks, and collaborating closely with engineers and product teams to turn research findings into tangible impact. The role requires working autonomously in a fast-moving startup environment, engaging with customers, and contributing to shaping the product vision.

$180,000 – $300,000
Undisclosed
YEAR

(USD)

Redwood City, United States
Maybe global
Hybrid

Compensation and Analytics Program Manager

New
Top rated
Intrinsic
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

Lead the research and development of novel deep learning algorithms that enable robots to perform complex, contact-rich manipulation tasks. Explore the intersection of computer vision and robotic control, designing systems that allow robots to perceive and interact with objects in dynamic environments. Create models that integrate visual data to guide physical manipulation, moving beyond simple grasping to sophisticated handling of diverse items. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers to translate cutting-edge concepts into robust capabilities deployable on physical hardware for industrial applications. Research and develop deep learning architectures for visual perception and sensorimotor control in contact-rich scenarios. Design algorithms for high precision manipulation of complex or deformable objects. Collaborate with software engineers to optimize and deploy research prototypes onto physical robotic hardware. Evaluate model performance in simulation and real-world environments to ensure robustness and reliability. Identify opportunities to apply state-of-the-art computer vision and robot learning advancements to practical industrial problems. Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the technical direction of the manipulation research roadmap.

Undisclosed

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Mountain View
Maybe global
Onsite

PhD Research Intern, Offline Driving Intelligence

New
Top rated
Zoox
Intern
Full-time
Posted

Interns on the Offline Driving Intelligence team will develop state-of-the-art agent policies, contribute to publishable research, and receive mentorship from experienced researchers. They will work with a mentor to address a major open research question currently facing the team. Their research may directly be used in production as part of the simulation system that tests Zoox's autonomous driving software.

$9,500 – $9,500 / month
Undisclosed
MONTH

(USD)

Foster City or Seattle, United States
Maybe global
Onsite

Material Data Specialist

New
Top rated
helsing
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

You will be responsible for defining operational domains and evaluating the reliability of the AI capabilities developed in-house. You will develop and extend state-of-the-art methods in uncertainty quantification and uncertainty calibration. This will involve understanding the AI systems built, interfacing with them, and evaluating their robustness in real-world and adversarial scenarios. You will contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with people across several teams and backgrounds.

Undisclosed

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Munich or Berlin
Maybe global
Onsite

AI Research Director

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Top rated
webAI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The AI Research Director leads webAI's AI and ML research strategy including long-term vision, experimentation roadmap, and architectural innovation. They oversee research on large language models, diffusion and multimodal models, inference optimization, and distributed execution. The role advances techniques for compression, quantization, distillation, and privacy-preserving learning for edge and on-device AI. The director collaborates with Engineering and Product teams to translate research breakthroughs into scalable production-ready capabilities, builds, mentors, and leads a research team fostering creativity, scientific rigor, and innovation, evaluates emerging technologies, academic research, and industry trends to influence strategic direction, designs and evaluates experiments, benchmarks, and methodologies for model performance and efficiency, represents webAI in research discussions with customers, partners, and the broader AI community, and ensures research initiatives align with customer missions, security requirements, and enterprise needs.

Undisclosed

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Austin, United States
Maybe global
Remote

Abuse Investigator (AI Self-Improvement Risk)

New
Top rated
OpenAI
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

As an Abuse Investigator focused on AI Self-Autonomy and Agentic Risk on the Intelligence and Investigations team, you will be responsible for identifying and investigating cases where models exhibit autonomous or agentic behavior, including chaining capabilities, acting with increasing independence, or demonstrating patterns that may introduce safety risk. This includes detecting behaviors that are not explicitly intended, understood, or covered by existing safeguards. You will review leads, investigate model behavior, and identify cases where systems demonstrate agentic or autonomous patterns that introduce safety risks. You will detect and analyze behaviors such as multi-step planning, capability chaining, tool use, persistence, and workaround behavior. You will develop signals and tracking strategies to help proactively identify emerging agentic risk patterns across the platform. You will identify gaps in existing safeguards, evaluations, or monitoring systems and propose improvements. You will communicate investigation findings clearly to technical, policy, and leadership stakeholders. This role involves working in high-pressure environments and interacting with others effectively.

$288,000 – $320,000
Undisclosed
YEAR

(USD)

San Francisco, United States
Maybe global
Remote

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They also mentor junior researchers, provide technical leadership, and continuously monitor emerging AI trends in specialized areas like deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision."},{"question":"What skills are required for AI Research Scientists?","answer":"AI Research Scientists need strong theoretical knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and computational methods. Programming proficiency in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is essential. They must excel at experimental design, hypothesis testing, and data analysis. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities help navigate complex research challenges. Expertise in specific AI domains such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or natural language processing is typically required. Communication skills for publishing papers and presenting findings are crucial. Collaboration abilities support interdisciplinary work with engineers, domain experts, and stakeholders. Ethical research practices and knowledge of research methodologies round out the necessary skillset."},{"question":"What qualifications are needed for AI Research Scientists?","answer":"Most AI Research Scientist positions require a PhD in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, or related fields. Employers like Meta explicitly specify this educational requirement in job postings. Candidates need demonstrated expertise in specific AI subfields such as machine learning, deep learning, or specialized areas like large language models. A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or at major AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) is typically expected. Prior research experience developing novel algorithms and conducting experiments is essential. Some positions may accept exceptional candidates with Master's degrees who have substantial research contributions or publications in relevant AI domains."},{"question":"What is the salary range for AI Research Scientists?","answer":"Salaries for AI Research Scientists vary based on several factors including education level, research specialty, publication record, and prior contributions to the field. Geographic location significantly impacts compensation, with positions in tech hubs like San Francisco or New York typically paying more. Employer type affects pay scales—research positions at top tech companies often offer higher compensation than academic or nonprofit research labs. Experience level creates substantial variation, with senior scientists commanding significantly higher salaries. Specialized expertise in high-demand areas like large language models or reinforcement learning can command premium compensation. Many roles include additional compensation through research bonuses, stock options, or conference funding."},{"question":"How long does it take to get hired as an AI Research Scientist?","answer":"The hiring process for AI Research Scientists typically takes 2-4 months from application to offer. The timeline includes initial screening, technical interviews assessing research expertise, and evaluation of published work. Many employers require candidates to present previous research or complete a research proposal task. PhD candidates may face longer timelines as companies evaluate their dissertation research and publication potential. The process often includes multiple rounds of interviews with research teams and leadership. Specialized positions focusing on cutting-edge areas like foundation models or AI safety may have extended evaluation periods as employers carefully assess candidates' expertise in these emerging fields."},{"question":"Are AI Research Scientists in demand?","answer":"AI Research Scientists are currently in high demand, with major organizations like Meta, OpenAI, and leading research institutions actively recruiting. Demand is particularly strong in specialized areas such as large language models, generative AI, reinforcement learning, and AI safety. Research institutions, universities, tech firms, and even freelance opportunities are available across subfields like NLP, robotics, and computer vision. The push to advance AI capabilities drives consistent demand for researchers who can develop novel algorithms and techniques. Competition remains fierce for top positions, with employers seeking candidates who have demonstrated innovation through published research, conference presentations, and practical implementations of theoretical work."},{"question":"What is the difference between AI Research Scientist and Data Scientist?","answer":"AI Research Scientists focus on creating new AI algorithms and advancing theoretical foundations, while Data Scientists primarily analyze existing data to extract insights and solve business problems. Research Scientists typically need PhDs and publish academic papers, whereas Data Scientists often work with Master's degrees and produce business reports. The research role requires deeper mathematical understanding and develops novel techniques, while Data Scientists apply established methods to specific datasets. AI Research Scientists work on longer-term theoretical projects that may take months or years, whereas Data Scientists typically deliver results on shorter timelines with immediate business applications. The research position emphasizes innovation, while data roles prioritize practical implementation."}]