Machine Learning Systems Research Intern, PhD, Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
At Red Hat we believe the future of AI is open and we are on a mission to bring the power of open-source LLMs and vLLM to every enterprise. We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to join our Machine Learning Research Team. As an intern you will work on cutting-edge AI model optimization techniques and contribute to research and engineering efforts that make AI models faster and more efficient. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied machine learning research while working with leading experts in the field.
Responsibilities
Research and implement techniques for model compression quantization and optimization.
Conduct experiments to evaluate the impact of optimization methods on model accuracy latency and throughput.
Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate optimizations into real-world machine learning workflows.
Document findings and contribute to technical reports blog posts or research publications.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Machine Learning or a related field.
Strong programming skills in Python with experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Familiarity with AI model optimization techniques such as quantization (e.g. INT4 FP8) pruning and knowledge distillation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented research environment.
Background in efficient inference techniques for large-scale language models or computer vision models.
Prior experience contributing to open-source ML frameworks or research publications.
Why work with us
Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI optimization research.
Mentorship from leading experts in machine learning and model efficiency.
Opportunity to contribute to research papers patents or open-source projects.
Competitive stipend and potential for full-time opportunities.
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux cloud container and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40 countries our associates work flexibly across work environments from in-office to office-flex to fully remote depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas no matter their title or tenure. Were a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative passionate people ready to contribute their ideas help solve complex problems and make an impact.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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