Summer Intern, Machine Learning Research Team

Job Description

Job Title: Summer Intern, Machine Learning Research Team

Company: Red Hat

About the Job:
At Red Hat, we believe in an open future for AI and are dedicated to bringing 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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied machine learning research, working on cutting-edge AI model optimization techniques with leading experts in the field. You will contribute to research and engineering efforts focused on making AI models faster and more efficient.

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.

About Red Hat:
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, leveraging a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Our associates, spread across 40+ countries, work flexibly across various environments (in-office, office-flex, fully remote). Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, regardless of title or tenure, fostering an open and inclusive environment that drives our leadership in open source. We hire creative, passionate individuals ready to contribute, solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat:
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion. We believe the best ideas can originate from anywhere and anyone, empowering people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and innovate. We strive for a culture where everyone experiences equal opportunity and access, and all voices are heard and celebrated. We welcome and encourage applicants from all dimensions that compose our global village.