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AI Research Internship - LLM

Institute of Foundation Models Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
On-site Sunnyvale Junior AI Engineering

At a glance

Junior AI Engineering role at Institute of Foundation Models. Sunnyvale · $100,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Institute of Foundation Models
$100,000 – $140,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAI Engineering
SeniorityJunior
LocationSunnyvale
WorkplaceOn-site
Base pay$100,000–$140,000
PostedJul 24, 2025 · 1y ago
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Prepare training and validation data so it is ready for model development and evaluation
  • Help shape model architectures by proposing designs and making adjustments
  • Build testing frameworks to measure how models perform
  • Check model outputs for accuracy and bias, then contribute to improving the algorithms
  • Record results and procedures so teammates can use and review the work

What you bring

  • You are working toward, or have recently earned, a master’s or PhD in a quantitative field
  • Your field is computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related area

Who this fits

This short-term internship suits aspiring AI engineers who want hands-on research work on language models. The position is based onsite in Sunnyvale.

From the employer

About the Institute of Foundation Models We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers. Key Responsibilities This intensive, short-term internship offers a unique opportunity for aspiring AI engineers to; • Collect, prepare and processing training and validation datasets. • Assist in designing and tweaking model architectures. • Implement testing frameworks to assess model performance. • Analyze model outputs for accuracy and bias. • Participate in the review and refinement of AI algorithms. • Document findings and procedures for team collaboration. Academic Qualifications Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.