Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD)
About The Position
At Pika, we are pioneering the next generation of creative infrastructure built around real-time, multimodal generation and intelligent agentic platforms. We are seeking highly capable Research Interns at the BS, MS, or PhD level to join our team and make an immediate impact by contributing to extra throughput on pre-training and mid-training of large multimodal foundation models (FMs). You will have the opportunity to work at the frontier of AI research, developing and improving methods for multimodal large language model (MLLM) inferencing with a direct path to deploying your work in real-world systems. This internship is ideal for excellent PhD interns or exceptional undergraduates passionate about advancing foundational AI technologies, excited to learn rapidly, and eager to make significant contributions alongside top AI talent. We offer flexible internship terms—both part-time and full-time are welcome.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD-level backgrounds; excellent PhD interns or exceptional undergraduates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Experience or coursework in machine learning, deep learning, or multimodal AI.
- Strong technical skillset—proficiency in Python and relevant ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.).
- Quick learner able to contribute to fast-paced research projects and adapt to new technologies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work or research in MLLM inference, generative models, or similar AI systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Contribute directly to large-scale pre-training and mid-training efforts for multimodal foundation models.
- Assist in designing, prototyping, and optimizing algorithms for high-throughput data pipelines and multimodal MLLM inference.
- Work with diverse data types, including text, image, audio, and video, to support advanced generative model training.
- Collaborate closely with experienced researchers and engineers on state-of-the-art core technologies.
- Learn and apply frontier research techniques and production-scale AI workflows.
Benefits
- Flexible internship: part-time or full-time roles available
- Unique opportunity to create immediate impact by working on frontier research
- Mentorship and collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers
- Competitive compensation and dynamic, mission-driven environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
