Machine Learning Research Intern (Summer 2026)
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States
Posted September 8, 2025
Internship
About the Company
Scale AI accelerates the development of AI applications by providing the best data and tools. The Scale Generative AI Platform customizes powerful base models using enterprise data, while the Scale Data Engine offers comprehensive solutions for collecting, curating, annotating, and evaluating high-quality data. Trusted by leading tech companies and government agencies, Scale stands out with its world-class RLHF, safety, and alignment technologies.
Job Description
Scale is seeking a Machine Learning Research Intern to contribute to building the foundation of the next generation of AI systems. The intern will work on various projects, from model development and validation to research on frontier models and synthetic data pipelines. Collaboration with leading research teams across the industry and academia is an important part of the role. They will contribute to scaling up production models with enterprise clients.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD Program with a focus on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing or Computer Vision.
- Prior experience or track record of research publications on LLMs, NLP, Multimodal, agents, safety, evaluation, alignment or a related field.
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages, including Python, Javascript, or similar.
Benefits
- Inclusive workplace
- Commitment to equal opportunity
