Join Pika as a Research Intern to work on Videogen models and contribute to generative AI and multimedia technology.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Contribute to mid-training and post-training efforts for Videogen models and support advanced generative systems.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Research Intern will engage in mid-training and post-training efforts for Videogen models, focusing on optimizing algorithms for video and multimedia data pipelines. Candidates should have a strong background in video generation frameworks and proficiency in Python, with familiarity in multimodal large language models considered advantageous. This position is well-suited for students or researchers at the BS, MS, or PhD level who are eager to contribute to cutting-edge generative AI projects alongside experienced professionals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Pika's career page.
- Pika has 9 other open roles including Software Engineer, Product, Head of Finance, Research Scientist, Foundation Model (Video Generation).
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Quick facts
- Is the Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Palo Alto HQ.
- Where is the role based?
- Pika is hiring for this position in Palo Alto HQ.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: PyTorch, Python, TensorFlow, Videogen, multimodal large language models.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pika targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD) role at Pika.
From the original posting
About the Role
At Pika, we are shaping the future of creative infrastructure with real-time, multimodal generation and intelligent agentic platforms. We are looking for passionate Research Interns at the BS, MS, or PhD level with significant experience working on Videogen to join our team and make an immediate impact. In this role, you will directly contribute to mid-training and post-training efforts for Videogen models and support advanced generative systems. Familiarity with multimodal large language models (MLLMs) is valued as a bonus.
This internship is ideal for students and researchers who have hands-on Videogen experience, are excited to work at the intersection of generative AI and multimedia, and are eager to make meaningful contributions alongside top AI talent. Flexible part-time and full-time internship terms are available.
What You’ll Do
Work directly on large-scale mid-training, post-training, and optimization efforts for Videogen models.
Design, prototype, and refine algorithms for high-throughput video and multimedia data pipelines.
Collaborate with experienced researchers and engineers on advanced AI and video generation technology.
Apply new research techniques and production-scale workflows to deploy Videogen advancements into real-world applications.
What We’re Looking For
BS, MS, or PhD-level backgrounds, with demonstrated Videogen experience strongly preferred.
Expertise in video generation models or frameworks.
Proficiency in Python and ML toolkits (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.).
Prior exposure to multimodal LLM inference, generative models, or related areas is a bonus.
Fast learner who can adapt to new research and technologies quickly.
Excellent communicator and effective team collaborator.
What We Offer
Flexible internship: part-time or full-time roles available
Unique opportunity to make an immediate impact with Videogen and generative AI research
Mentorship and collaboration with innovative researchers and engineers
Competitive compensation and a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Onsite work setup, with headquarters in Palo Alto, CA
About Pika
Pika empowers creators by building cutting-edge agentic and multimedia platforms. Our mission is to remove technical barriers and make real-time generative and intelligent orchestration accessible to everyone. If you are ready to accelerate your AI career, hone your video generation expertise, and contribute to the next wave of creative technology, we want to hear from you.