About the role#
NIO is seeking a Data Analysis Intern to contribute to our work in the automotive industry. This position involves supporting the development and evaluation of language models through data curation, model tuning, and technical research. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role based in San Jose, California.
What you'll do#
- Curate, preprocess, and analyze training data for LLM projects.
- Assist in training, tuning, and evaluating language models for specific use cases.
- Develop and test Python code to interact with LLM APIs and internal tools.
- Improve model workflows through the research and implementation of new methods.
- Contribute to integration tasks by connecting AI models with external systems or applications.
- Collaborate with team members on project deliverables, documentation, and code reviews.
- Prepare research summaries and surveys on topics related to LLMs and generative AI.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Python programming, with knowledge of libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with API usage or web frameworks.
- Previous project or coursework experience in LLMs, generative models, or AI research.
- Knowledge of prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, or related evaluation techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative software engineering environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour, based on location, skills, experience, and education.
About NIO
NIO designs, develops, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company focuses on autonomous driving, electric powertrains, and battery technologies. Founded in 2014, it operates as a public company with headquarters in Jiading, Shanghai. Its workforce includes over 10,000 employees across offices in China, the United States, and Germany.
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