About the role#
We are looking for interns to join our team to advance research in large generative models. You will focus on areas like GenAI efficiency, personalization, 3D and 4D generation, visual-language models, and inference frameworks. This role involves exploring technology transfers and academic publications while working alongside our product and design teams.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers in your area of expertise.
- Develop technology that impacts our products.
- Work toward publishing or patenting your research.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate program, preferably a PhD, in a technical field like Computer Science.
- Expected graduation date no sooner than May 2027.
- Experience conducting academic research and applying technical concepts to real-world problems.
- Strong academic performance in technical coursework.
- A clear vision for how your research can contribute to future innovation at Snap.
- Proven ability to solve tough technical challenges and strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with large generative models, including large-scale training, tuning, data, inference, model post-training, or model efficiency.
- A strong publication record in top venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or SIGGRAPH.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Duration: 13-16 weeks.
- Work Modality: On-site. You must be able to work in the office at least 4 days per week.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About Snap Inc.
Snap Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California. It develops camera technology to support communication and personal expression. The company maintains a staff of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. Its product line includes the Snapchat messaging application, the Lens Studio augmented reality platform, and Spectacles glasses.
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