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GenAI Research Intern

Salary

$66.00 to $73.00 per hour

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Description

Visa's Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience where you'll work on impactful projects that advance Visa's mission.

As a Visa intern in the GenAI Research team, you'll conduct generative AI and LLM research focusing on scalable methods, model adaptation, evaluation, and applied use cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, implementing, and evaluating AI algorithms for enterprise-scale systems.
  • Developing proof-of-concept prototypes to transition research into innovative products.
  • Optimizing workflows for model training, inference, and data pipelines.
  • Preparing technical publications, reports, and intellectual property submissions.
  • Collaborating with engineering, product, and cross-functional partners to deliver impactful AI solutions.

The program culminates in a final presentation, where you'll share your project achievements and recommendations with Visa leaders,a chance to demonstrate impact and growth.

Qualifications:

  • Students pursuing a Ph.D. with a graduation date in December 2027 or later

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong research record demonstrated by publications, patents, presentations, or technical contributions.
  • Experience in Generative AI, LLMs, deep learning, scalable ML, fine-tuning, model evaluation, or AI agents.
  • Knowledge of large-scale model training, efficient inference, or distributed systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively.
  • Adaptability to evolving research priorities and problem-solving in an experimental setting.

Salary Information: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $66.00 to $73.00 which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • publications
  • patents
  • presentations
  • technical contributions
  • deep learning
  • scalable ML
  • fine-tuning
  • model evaluation
  • AI agents
  • large-scale model training
  • efficient inference
  • distributed systems
  • big data frameworks
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