AI Research Internship - WM

Institute of Foundation Models

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Sunnyvale, CA on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 13, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description
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.

Compensation (from employer):
100000–140000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Assist in AI model development, data processing, testing, and analysis in a research internship.

Job title

AI Research Internship - WM

Experience level

student or recent graduate

Industry

research

Location requirements

Sunnyvale, CA; no remote work specified

Salary

$100k–$140k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dataset processingmodel designtesting frameworksperformance analysisdocumentation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

foundation modelsdeep learningAI algorithmsmodel architecturesdata processing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City