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Samsung Research America (SRA) · 6 hours ago

2026 Intern, Research Scientist, VLM (Summer)

Irvine, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$44/hr - $63/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Samsung Research America is the world’s largest consumer electronics company and is seeking a Research Scientist Intern for their VD intelligence lab. The role involves conducting advanced research in machine learning, collaborating on prototypes, and contributing to innovative projects in a creative environment.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital SignageInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced research for machine learning including natural language understanding and computer vision

Collaborate with colleagues to apply research results to prototypes and real-world applications

Quickly prototype new ideas/technologies to create proof of concept and demos

Contribute to the organization’s strong drive to be on the cutting edge of technology through the generation of patentable ideas

Summarize research findings in high-quality papers and make submissions to top-tier conferences

Qualification

Machine LearningVision Language ModelDeep LearningPyTorchTensorFlowKerasSelf-directedCommunicationGoal Oriented

Required

Currently enrolled in a MS program in Computer Science or related discipline (with focus on Machine Learning) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

A strong publication record in top-tier machine learning conferences and journals

Strong understanding of basic ML foundational concepts and methods

Experience with Vision Language Model (VLM) or Large Language Model (LLM) research and development (including fine tuning and prompt engineering)

Experience with ML frameworks such as: PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras, etc

Experience with deep learning and neural networks

Self-directed, flexible, goal oriented and strong sense of ownership

Excellent verbal and written communications skills; experience presenting complex technical information, succinctly, to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or related discipline (with focus on Machine Learning)

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous benefits to help you live life well

Company

Samsung Research America (SRA)

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Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.

Founded in 1988

Mountain View, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sra.samsung.com/

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