PhD AI Research Intern

TL;DR

PhD AI Research Intern (AI Engineering): Conduct research and development on advanced AI and machine learning technologies including LLMs, generative AI, and conversational agents with an accent on model training, evaluation, and optimization. Focus on designing experiments, managing large datasets, and pushing the boundaries of AI for enterprise applications.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Salary: $8,800/month (based on $55/hour estimate)

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on software that enhances team collaboration worldwide.

What you will do

• Collaborate with research scientists and ML engineers to design and evaluate experiments advancing ML and LLM systems.
• Curate and manage large-scale datasets ensuring quality and reproducibility.
• Conduct training, fine-tuning, and alignment of large language models for specialized AI applications.
• Evaluate ML algorithms through rigorous experimentation and detailed analysis.
• Contribute to internal and academic publications to drive AI innovation.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related field with degree completion between Sept 2026 and June 2027.
• Strong foundation in AI, ML, LLMs, modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Location: Must be based in Canada or eligible to work remotely from Canada.
• English proficiency: at least B2 level.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote work options with distributed-first company culture.
• Competitive and equitable compensation with benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity eligibility.
• Supportive and inclusive environment with mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and community engagement.

Hiring process

• All interviews conducted virtually.
• Focus on technical skills, research capabilities, and cultural fit.
• Support available for accommodations during recruitment process.