About the role#
This internship focuses on foundation model development, including training, understanding, and risk management. You will work alongside researchers and engineers to address fundamental challenges in AI development and contribute to high-performance deep learning projects.
What you'll do#
- Collect, prepare, and process training and validation datasets.
- Assist in designing and refining model architectures.
- Implement testing frameworks to evaluate model performance.
- Analyze model outputs to identify accuracy issues and bias.
- Review and refine AI algorithms.
- Document research findings and procedures to support team collaboration.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or Ph.D. degree.
- Academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is a graduate-level research institution located in Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2019, the university focuses on the study and development of artificial intelligence. It operates as an educational organization with a staff of over 1,000 people. The institution maintains its primary campus in Masdar City.
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