Gen AI Research Intern (Ph.D. Students)

What you can expect

As a Gen AI Research Intern, you will work closely with our leading researchers and engineers. You'll have the chance to contribute to AI research and help shape the future of AI. We're looking for someone ready to dive into AI projects, collaborate with teams, and make an impact.

About the Team

The engineering team functions as a highly collaborative, diverse powerhouse with eight specialised departments. Each department's mission is to deliver seamless and innovative communication solutions. These range from software development and machine learning to quality assurance teams that work to create and maintain Zoom's user-friendly interfaces and robust infrastructure. The team continues to push the boundaries of communication technology, bringing people together regardless of their physical distance.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating algorithms and methodologies in your chosen focus area.

• Conduct experiments, analyze results, and iterate on models to optimize performance.

• Working closely with researchers and engineers to integrate your work into broader projects.

• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and research discussions.

• Documenting your research, methodologies, and findings.

• Present your work to the team, contribute to internal reports, and potentially collaborate on publications.

• Staying updated with the latest research trends and technologies in generative AI.

• Propose and experiment with new ideas that can propel Zoom’s AI capabilities forward.

What we’re looking for

• Busy completing Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field.

• Have a solid foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) or computer vision, depending on your focus area.

• Possess hands-on experience with relevant frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Demonstrate track record in academic research, demonstrated through publications or impactful projects.

• Possess experience in experiment design, data analysis, and model evaluation.

• Able to clearly document and articulate research findings.

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:

$22.25

Maximum:

$74.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Our Commitment​
We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

Think of this opportunity as a marathon, not a sprint! We're building a strong team at Zoom, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us for the long haul. No need to rush your application – take your time to ensure it's a good fit for your career goals. We continuously review applications, so submit yours whenever you're ready to take the next step.