Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD)

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 contributing to the pre-training and optimization of Videogen models and supporting advanced generative systems. Interns will work alongside researchers and engineers to advance real-time, multimodal generation and agentic platforms.

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 backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience with Videogen is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in video generation models or frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python and machine learning toolkits such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Prior exposure to multimodal LLM inference, generative models, or related areas is a bonus.
• Ability to adapt to new research and technologies quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Location & details#

• Location: Palo Alto, California (On-site).
• Term: Rolling, with flexible part-time or full-time options available.
• Education: Open to BS, MS, and PhD students.
• Majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Compensation: Paid internship.