Research Scientist Intern - PhD

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    Saviynt

    Identity Security for AI. AI for Identity Security.™

    1,001-5,000 employeesFounded 2010El Segundo, CaliforniaSoftware Development
    Actively hiringPaidSummer 2027Software Development
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    About the role#

    This internship offers the chance to work on projects at the intersection of AI, security, cloud infrastructure, and data. You will work alongside engineers, data scientists, and product teams to drive innovation. This role focuses on building predictive models, data pipelines, and analytics systems, as well as researching the safety, robustness, and responsible use of AI systems.

    What you'll do#

    • Collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams on project work.
    • Design, implement, and test software components or models.
    • Explore new tools, frameworks, and datasets to enhance product capabilities.
    • Communicate results and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Contribute to documentation, presentations, or project demos.

    What you'll need#

    • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related quantitative discipline.
    • A strong foundation in deep learning and state-of-the-art AI techniques.
    • Practical experience researching, implementing, and optimizing models.
    • Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.
    • Ability to take ownership of complex research problems and deliver high-performance implementations.
    • Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
    • Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
    • A track record of optimizing models for production environments.
    • Scholarly publications in top-tier AI or ML conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, or ACL.
    • Ability to translate complex technical AI concepts into actionable insights.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Milpitas, California.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Term: Summer 2027.
    • Status: Paid, full-time internship.

    About Saviynt

    Saviynt is a software development company that provides an identity platform for managing and governing access to data and business processes. Founded in 2010, the company operates from its headquarters in El Segundo, California. It employs approximately 1,688 people and serves Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. The platform focuses on identity security, risk analytics, and cloud security.

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