Research Internship (Fall / Winter 2026)
Cohere · European Union
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $50,000 / year
- European Union
Job highlights
- Conduct cutting-edge ML research on large language models.
- Expand knowledge in language modeling and related areas.
- Publish research, datasets, and code.
- Apply research to product development.
- Requires PhD in ML/NLP or related field.
About the role
About Cohere
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products. Join us on our mission and shape the future!
Why this role?
To have the opportunity to collaborate with Cohere researchers and tools on designing and implementing novel research ideas and shipping state-of-the-art models to production. We have openings in teams covering base model training, retrieval augmented generation, data and evaluation, safety, and finetuning, to name a few; and we are open to receiving intern applications in any research area relating to LLMs to broaden your research connections while obtaining deep experience in a growing AI startup.
Please Note: To be eligible for a Research Internship, you must be currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, NLP, or a related discipline. You need to be available for a full-time internship that lasts for 4-6 months.
As a Cohere Research Intern, You Will
- Conduct cutting-edge machine learning research, building and training large language models.
- Focus on research projects aimed at expanding the frontier of knowledge in language modelling and associate areas such as evaluation, multimodal models, optimisation etc.
- Disseminate your research results through the production of publications, datasets, and code.
- Contribute to research initiatives that have practical applications in Cohere’s product development.
You May Be a Good Fit If You
- Are currently pursuing, or in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Machine Learning, NLP, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline. We will also consider exceptional non-PhD candidates.
- Are eligible for work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization throughout the internship period.
- Have experience using large-scale distributed training strategies, data annotation and evaluation pipelines, or implementing state of the art ML models.
- Are familiar with autoregressive sequence models, such as Transformers.
- Have strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to convey complex research findings clearly and succinctly.
- Have knowledge, or are knowledgeable, of programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Lua, or related languages.
- Have knowledge of related ML frameworks such as JAX, PyTorch and Tensorflow.
- Have previous experience in building systems based on machine learning and deep learning techniques.
- Demonstrate passion for applied NLP models and products.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise through publications in top tier venues in fields such as machine learning, NLP, artificial intelligence, computer vision, optimization, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or data science.
- Proven ability to tackle analytical problems using quantitative methodologies.
- Proficiency in handling and analysing complex, high-dimensional data from various sources.
- Experience in applying theoretical and empirical research to real-world problem-solving.
If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
Full-Time Employees At Cohere Enjoy These Perks
- 🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
- 🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
- 🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
- 🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
- 🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
- 🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
- 🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
- ✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
Key skills/competency
- Machine Learning
- NLP
- Artificial Intelligence
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Research
- Python
- PyTorch
- Tensorflow
- JAX
- Deep Learning
Skills & topics
- Research Intern
- Machine Learning
- NLP
- Artificial Intelligence
- Large Language Models
- LLMs
- Deep Learning
- Python
- JAX
- PyTorch
- Tensorflow
- Research Scientist
- AI
- Data Science
- Internship
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight PhD research in ML/NLP, publications, and practical ML experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize Python, JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Transformer knowledge.
- Demonstrate research aptitude: Prepare to discuss novel research ideas and their application.
- Understand Cohere's mission: Align your passion with scaling AI for humanity.
- Prepare for interviews: Expect technical and behavioral questions on research projects.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Cohere Research Internship?
- To be eligible for the Cohere Research Internship, you must be currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, NLP, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline. You also need to be eligible for work authorization in the country of employment and available for a full-time internship lasting 4-6 months. Exceptional non-PhD candidates may also be considered.
- What kind of research projects can I expect at Cohere?
- Cohere offers research opportunities in various areas related to LLMs, including base model training, retrieval augmented generation, data and evaluation, safety, and finetuning. You'll focus on projects expanding the frontier of knowledge in language modeling and its associated fields.
- What programming languages and ML frameworks are used at Cohere?
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or Lua is beneficial. Knowledge of ML frameworks like JAX, PyTorch, and TensorFlow is also highly valued for this Research Intern role.
- What is the duration of the Research Internship at Cohere?
- The Research Internship at Cohere is a full-time commitment and is expected to last for a duration of 4 to 6 months. Ensure you are available for this period before applying.
- Does Cohere offer remote work options for Research Interns?
- Cohere has a remote-flexible policy with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris. While specific arrangements for interns may vary, the company supports flexible work environments and provides a co-working stipend.
- What are the key preferred qualifications for a Research Intern at Cohere?
- Preferred qualifications include demonstrated expertise through publications in top-tier venues in ML, NLP, or related fields. Proven ability to solve analytical problems quantitatively and experience applying research to real-world problems are also highly regarded.
- How does Cohere support diversity and inclusion for interns?
- Cohere values and celebrates diversity, striving to create an inclusive work environment. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Accommodations during the recruitment process can be requested.
- What is the main goal of the Cohere Research Internship program?
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