PhD Systems & AI/ML Research Intern (Summer 2026)

PhD candidate in Computer Science or a related field graduating between Winter 2026 and Spring 2028. Proven experience in systems/infrastructure and/or AI/ML through research publications, significant projects, or internships. Strong coding skills (e.g., Python, Rust, Go, C++) plus an ability to quickly prototype and iterate on cutting-edge ideas. Curiosity and drive to explore novel systems methodologies and translate them into practical applications that solve practical needs. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in interdisciplinary teams.

Execute a defined engineering/research project aligned with your research. Implement a prototype that addresses a concrete infrastructure or AI-systems challenge. Build and run benchmarks using realistic workloads to measure performance, reliability, or security improvements. Document the design and implementation, including assumptions, architecture, tradeoffs, and evaluation results. Deliver a final artifact that includes a working prototype, reproducible results, technical write-up, and internal presentation. Collaborate with mentors to refine the approach, validate results, and, if appropriate, prepare findings for internal adoption or external publication.