About the role#
As an intern on the Hunyuan team, you will focus on the research and development of Omni multimodal large models. This role involves the full lifecycle of model creation, from designing training data and foundational algorithms to optimizing pre-training, SFT, and RL processes. You will also evaluate model performance and explore new downstream application scenarios.
What you'll do#
- Build and refine Omni multimodal large models through data construction and algorithmic design.
- Analyze R&D challenges to identify performance bottlenecks, using first principles to develop solutions that speed up model iteration.
- Research next-generation model architectures to expand the boundaries of multimodal understanding and generation.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field. Graduate students are prioritized.
- Experience with large-scale multimodal data processing and high-quality data generation.
- A strong background in deep learning algorithms and practical experience with large model development, specifically with Diffusion or Autoregressive models.
- Technical proficiency in deep learning network implementation, model tuning, CPU/GPU acceleration, and distributed training or inference optimization.
- Strong communication skills, teamwork, and curiosity.
- Participation in ACM or NOI competitions is highly valued, as is experience in cross-modal research or publications in top-tier conferences.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with a base pay range of $80,168.40 to $124,800.00 per year. Interns are eligible for paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and enrollment in the company-sponsored medical plan.
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company founded in 1998 and based in Shenzhen, China. It operates across several sectors including online gaming, social networking, and digital content. The company provides cloud computing, advertising, and financial services to enterprise clients. It currently employs over 89,000 people and maintains a presence in multiple international markets.
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