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.
