Generative AI PhD Applied Scientist Internship

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 looking for talented and driven PhD students who are excited to shape the future of next-generation services and solutions within our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) organization. This internship is intended to enhance your learning journey, broaden your professional network, and provide you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Team

The Oracle Generative AI Service team is pioneering the convergence of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. You will work alongside a diverse team of experts to develop and oversee large-scale cloud services utilizing cutting-edge machine learning technologies. Our aim is to deliver superior cloud products that empower our clients to tackle their most crucial challenges.

Oracle Cloud infrastructure is witnessing remarkable growth, increasing at a rate of 52% annually, fueled by Oracle's commitment to solving complex issues and its established 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 leads in business software, operating in over 175 countries. We harness innovative emerging technologies to address real-world challenges across multiple sectors, transforming businesses and improving lives globally. For more information about Oracle, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

As a Generative AI Research Intern, you will spearhead the development of distributed, scalable, high-performance AI model training and serving systems in collaboration with our applied scientists and software engineers. Your role will involve optimizing model performance and scalability while building state-of-the-art systems in this fast-evolving field, significantly contributing to the future of Generative AI at Oracle, particularly in the realm of 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:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or another related technical field during the 2025-2026 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 provides the opportunity to work on impactful 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. Furthermore, you will be part of a close-knit community with fellow interns, participating in weekly events that foster networking and personal development.

Disclaimer

Please note that certain US customer or client-facing roles may require adherence to 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

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

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

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