Integrated Systems Research Intern - 2027

NEC Labs • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

The Integrated Systems Department is accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Internship program. The intern will contribute to research across real-world applications of generative AI, including AI agents, agentic solutions, and human–AI collaboration, as well as multimodal AI and physical AI systems. Projects emphasize the systems aspects of using AI and machine-learning models in real-world applications. Research and development may involve designing, deploying, and optimizing multimodal generative AI applications and platforms. Publishing is an integral part of the department’s research activities. The internship usually lasts three months, with flexible start and end dates.

NEC Laboratories America is a US-based research center within NEC Corporation’s global network of corporate research laboratories, with locations in Princeton, New Jersey, and San Jose, California. Its research areas include Data Science & Systems Research, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, and Optical Networking & Sensing. NEC Labs America describes its work as technology research and early market penetration, and emphasizes collaboration with industry, academia, and governments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or MS program in Computer Science or an equivalent program.
• A good research record or exposure to AI and machine-learning systems, including generative AI.
• Exposure to and experience building AI systems.
• Programming skills, including AI-assisted coding, debugging, and verification.
• Ability to leverage open-source AI models and tools to build AI-native systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or strong interest in designing, deploying, and optimizing multimodal generative AI applications and platforms.
• Interest in challenging problems at the intersection of generative AI, big data, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development involving real-world applications of generative AI, multimodal AI systems, or physical AI systems.
• Design, deploy, and optimize generative AI applications and platforms, including multimodal systems.
• Contribute to research that emphasizes the systems aspects of applying AI and machine-learning models in real-world applications.
• Participate in research activities that may include publishing findings.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays.
• Access to fitness areas and gym facilities.
• Travel and housing allowance, if applicable.
• Team events, including onsite ping pong and monthly tea-time events.
• Access to basketball courts.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• Collaborative, friendly, and growth-oriented atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern