About the role#
Pika is seeking Research Interns at the BS, MS, or PhD level to join the team in Palo Alto. This role focuses on large-scale pre-training and optimization for Videogen models. You will work at the intersection of generative AI and multimedia to contribute to advanced generative systems. This position is open to students and researchers with hands-on experience in video generation who want to collaborate on production-scale workflows.
What you'll do#
- Work directly on large-scale pre-training and optimization efforts for Videogen models.
- Design, prototype, and refine algorithms for high-throughput video and multimedia data pipelines.
- Collaborate with experienced researchers and engineers on advanced AI and video generation technology.
- Apply new research techniques and production-scale workflows to deploy Videogen advancements into real-world applications.
What you'll need#
- BS, MS, or PhD-level background in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with Videogen is strongly preferred.
- Expertise in video generation models or frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and ML toolkits such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Bonus qualifications include prior exposure to multimodal LLM inference, generative models, or related areas.
- Ability to adapt to new research and technologies quickly and collaborate effectively within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid.
About Pika
Pika is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California. It operates an idea-to-video platform that allows users to create videos using artificial intelligence. The firm is privately held and maintains an office on High Street. It currently employs over 100 people.
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