GenAI PhD Applied Scientist Intern

Job Description

Must be enrolled in a university prior to and post internship.

Target Internship Duration: May-Aug or June-Sept 2026

This position is located in office in Redwood Shores, CA or Seattle, WA.

The Program:

We are seeking talented and ambitious PhD students who are eager to contribute to next-generation services and solutions in our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) organization. This internship is designed to enhance your learning experience, expand your professional network, and offer you the opportunity to make a significant impact.

The Team:

The Oracle Generative AI Service team is at the forefront of innovation, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with a diverse group of experts to develop and manage large-scale cloud services using advanced machine learning technologies. We strive to offer the best cloud products that enable our customers to solve some of the most pressing challenges today.

Oracle Cloud infrastructure is experiencing remarkable growth, expanding at a rate of 52% annually, thanks to Oracle's legacy of helping organizations address complex challenges and its strong reputation for performance, reliability, and security.

Join us in advancing the state-of-the-art in areas such as:

• Generative AI Applications
• Agentic Platforms
• Reasoning and Planning
• Retrieval Augmented Generation
• Generative AI Evaluation
• Responsible AI
• Models' Verticalization
• NL2Code, NL2SQL
• Multimodal GenAI

The Company:

Oracle is a leader in business software, operating in over 175 countries. We leverage innovative emerging technologies to tackle real-world problems across various sectors, transforming business and improving lives globally. For more information about Oracle, visit our website.

Responsibilities

As a GenAI Research Intern, you will take the lead in developing distributed, scalable, high-performance AI model training and serving systems in collaboration with our applied scientists and software engineers. You will optimize model performance and scalability and build state-of-the-art systems in this rapidly evolving field, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of Generative AI at Oracle, especially concerning Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multi-modality Models.

What You'll Bring: (Objective Minimum Qualifications)

To qualify for this position, please ensure your application clearly reflects the following objective minimum qualifications:

• Enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research , or another related technical field during the school year.
• Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Data Science, etc.).
• Strong publication record , including as a lead author or reviewer, in top-tier journals or conferences.
• Expected graduation date of May 2027 or beyond.
• Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US.
• Authorized to work in the US in 2026.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

What We'll Give You:

This internship offers you the chance to work on high-impact projects that influence our cutting-edge products. You'll have access to mentors who are industry leaders and award-winning engineers. Along with a project supervisor, you'll also have a peer mentor to help you navigate your internship experience. Additionally, you will enjoy a close-knit community with fellow interns, engaging in weekly events that promote networking and personal development.

Disclaimer:

Please note that certain US customer or client-facing roles may require compliance with applicable health mandates.

Salary Range: The range for this position is $19.62 to $53.00 per hour, translating to an annual salary between $40,800 and $110,240.

Benefits:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
2. Short-term and long-term disability.
3. Life insurance and AD&D.
4. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
5. Paid time off, including flexible vacation and 11 paid holidays.
6. Paid parental leave.
7. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation for a disability, please let us know.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.