RL Research Internship: Large Foundation Models

Lightspeed Studios; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,169 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Company-sponsored medical plan

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios is offering a Research Internship focused on reinforcement learning for large foundation models, expected to start in 2026. Interns will engage in cutting-edge AI research aimed at optimizing algorithms and conducting large-scale experiments.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields and possess strong skills in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch. The position offers a competitive salary range from $80,169 to $120,000 annually, with benefits including paid sick leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and excited about developing novel techniques.
• Experience developing with deep learning frameworks.
• History of creativity and intellectual flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work on a research project for optimizing RL algorithms.
• Conduct large-scale experiments of RL algorithms.
• Deliver impactful algorithms and publish research papers.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Research experience in natural language processing

Good publication track record

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

Lightspeed Studios is offering a Research Internship focused on reinforcement learning for large foundation models, expected to start in 2026. Interns will engage in cutting-edge AI research aimed at optimizing algorithms and conducting large-scale experiments.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields and possess strong skills in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch. The position offers a competitive salary range from $80,169 to $120,000 annually, with benefits including paid sick leave and holidays.