AI Scientist Intern - (Internship, Masters or Phd)

Overview

This six-month internship provides an opportunity to work with the fine-tuning team at Mistral AI on creating state-of-the-art generative models. Interns run autonomous work streams under the supervision of experienced scientists, exploring algorithms, assisting in model design, and contributing to the development and optimization of large language model systems. The position is available as an end-of-studies internship for students pursuing a Master or PhD degree.

Who can apply

Applicants must currently be enrolled in a Master or PhD program at a tier 1 engineering school or university. Candidates need a high scientific understanding of generative AI, broad knowledge of the AI field, and specific knowledge or interest in fine-tuning and using language models for applications. Strong programming skills in Python, familiarity with natural language processing techniques, and experience with deep learning frameworks and version control systems are required. Prior experience with large language models, fine-tuning, or using complex high-performance computing infrastructure independently is considered ideal.

What you get

Selected interns receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Depending on the country, benefits may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and meal and transportation allowances.

Requirements

The role requires candidates to design complex software, make it usable in production, and navigate the full machine learning operations technical stack with a focus on architecture development, model evaluation, and usage. Applicants must have experience with Linux shell environments and demonstrate a strong background in machine learning algorithms and natural language processing.

How to apply

Candidates interested in the position can apply through the career channels provided by the hiring organization.