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Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD)

Pika logoPika
AI-native
TypeInternship
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityIntern
LocationPalo Alto, CA
Posted7/10/2026
Research

About the Role

At Pika, we are shaping the future of creative infrastructure with real-time, multimodal generation and intelligent agentic platforms. We are looking for passionate Research Interns at the BS, MS, or PhD level with significant experience working on Videogen to join our team and make an immediate impact. In this role, you will directly contribute to mid-training and post-training efforts for Videogen models and support advanced generative systems. Familiarity with multimodal large language models (MLLMs) is valued as a bonus.

This internship is ideal for students and researchers who have hands-on Videogen experience, are excited to work at the intersection of generative AI and multimedia, and are eager to make meaningful contributions alongside top AI talent. Flexible part-time and full-time internship terms are available.

What You’ll Do

  • Work directly on large-scale mid-training, post-training, and optimization efforts for Videogen models.

  • Design, prototype, and refine algorithms for high-throughput video and multimedia data pipelines.

  • Collaborate with experienced researchers and engineers on advanced AI and video generation technology.

  • Apply new research techniques and production-scale workflows to deploy Videogen advancements into real-world applications.

What We’re Looking For

  • BS, MS, or PhD-level backgrounds, with demonstrated Videogen experience strongly preferred.

  • Expertise in video generation models or frameworks.

  • Proficiency in Python and ML toolkits (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.).

  • Prior exposure to multimodal LLM inference, generative models, or related areas is a bonus.

  • Fast learner who can adapt to new research and technologies quickly.

  • Excellent communicator and effective team collaborator.

What We Offer

  • Flexible internship: part-time or full-time roles available

  • Unique opportunity to make an immediate impact with Videogen and generative AI research

  • Mentorship and collaboration with innovative researchers and engineers

  • Competitive compensation and a dynamic, mission-driven environment

  • Onsite work setup, with headquarters in Palo Alto, CA

About Pika

Pika empowers creators by building cutting-edge agentic and multimedia platforms. Our mission is to remove technical barriers and make real-time generative and intelligent orchestration accessible to everyone. If you are ready to accelerate your AI career, hone your video generation expertise, and contribute to the next wave of creative technology, we want to hear from you.

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Pika

Building AI for the future of creative work.

An idea-to-video platform that brings your creativity to motion. We believe the next breakthrough in AI won't be building better models; it will be building future of creativity and creative work. That means giving giving storytellers, artists, and creators more agency over what they create, and expanding the definition of creation itself through generative media. We’re expanding our team in Palo Alto, CA, and looking for creative technologists who bridge the gap between heavy engineering and artistic expression. Who we're looking to bring on: Product Engineers (Priority) Full‑stack and backend‑leaning builders who can own creator-facing features end‑to‑end—shipping fast, making crisp product decisions, and sweating latency, polish, and reliability. Also hiring across these roles: Senior & Staff Engineers (RecSys, Infra, Distributed Systems, ML): Architects focused on ultra‑low‑latency inference pipelines and scalable systems that power real‑time gen media creation. Head of Sal

Private companySeries BIn the newsAI-product
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
Founded
2023
HQPalo Alto, United States
Size11–50 employees
IndustryTechnology, Information and Internet
Funding
  • Series B · Jun 5, 2024
Investors
Spark Capital
News
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