AI Scientist Intern (Internship, Masters or Phd)

Location: Hybrid, based in an office in Paris, London, Zurich, or Warsaw

Company

Mistral AI develops open-source frontier models, developer tools, applications, and enterprise AI platforms for on-premises and cloud environments.

What you will do

• Explore state-of-the-art algorithms for fine-tuning large language models under the supervision of experienced scientists.
• Design and implement machine learning models and algorithms, contributing to the development and optimization of generative AI systems.
• Research advancements in natural language processing and large language models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate LLM technologies into applications.
• Perform data analysis and visualization, document research findings, and contribute to technical reports and publications.
• Participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions to share research insights.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD and seeking an end-of-studies internship.
• Currently studying at a tier 1 engineering school or university.
• Strong scientific understanding of generative AI and broad knowledge of artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge of or interest in fine-tuning and applying language models.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Familiarity with natural language processing techniques, machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks, Git, and the Linux shell environment.
• Ability to design complex software and make it usable in production.
• Ability to navigate the full MLOps technical stack, with a focus on architecture development, model evaluation, and model usage.
• Previous experience with LLMs or related technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience fine-tuning LLMs.
• Experience using complex HPC infrastructure autonomously.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month internship with autonomous workstreams supervised by experienced scientists.
• Collaborative, low-ego, team-oriented environment focused on AI innovation.
• Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and meal and transportation allowances.