Data Science/Machine Learning Phd Intern - Llm, Gen Ai (Summer 2024)

The rapid advances of Artificial intelligence (AI), especially around Generative AI, and in particular LLMs like OpenAI GPT family of models, have driven innovations starting to disrupt existing market spaces across industry. Many businesses are betting on AI as the next growth opportunity.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Data Science/Machine Learning PhD Intern (Summer 2024) to join our AI research team and contribute to our innovative projects in the field of Large Language Modeling (LLM) and Industrial data analysis. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference. If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Cognite may be the perfect fit for you.

The Opportunity: We are seeking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Intern to join our team and contribute to the advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) technology. As a Data Science/Machine Learning PhD Intern , you will play a crucial role in developing, improving, and exploring the capabilities of LLMs to solve complex problems across various domains. Your work will have a significant impact on the development of cutting-edge technologies, advancing the state-of-the-art in artificial intelligence and providing practical solutions to real-world problems.

Our ongoing research areas encompass but are not limited to:

• Alignment and Post-training: Instruction tuning and reinforcement learning from feedback.
• Continual Learning: Enabling LLMs to evolve and adapt over time and learn from previous experiences human interactions.
• Specialization: Tailoring LLMs to meet application-specific requirements.
• Efficiency: Optimizing the computational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of LLM deployments. 

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-modal foundation models, and generative AI
• Strong theoretical and practical background in NLP including experience with state-of-the-art architectures
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and libraries commonly used in NLP and Generative AI
• Solid programming skills in Python and the ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, along with a strong analytical mindset and persistence in resolving problems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment

Why choose Cognite?

• Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. 
• We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. 
• We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! 
• And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter Intern

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices
• Join a team of 70 different nationalities with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus .
• A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata to know more
• Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
• Join our HUB to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
• A pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot !

Cognite is a global industrial SaaS company that was established with one clear vision: to rapidly empower industrial companies with contextualized, trustworthy, and accessible data to help drive the full-scale digital transformation of asset-heavy industries around the world. Our core Industrial DataOps platform, Cognite Data Fusion, enables industrial data and domain users to collaborate quickly and safely to develop, operationalize, and scale industrial AI solutions and applications to deliver both profitability and sustainability. Visit us at www.cognite.com and follow us on Twitter @CogniteData or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitedata

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. 

We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.