PhD Intern, AI Applied Research (2027)

📋 Description

• Drive fundamental and applied research in Generative AI with Figma product use cases in mind
• Formulate and implement new modeling approaches both to improve the effectiveness of Figma’s
• Explore the boundaries of what is possible with the current technology set and experiment with
• Depending on your project, you may have the opportunity to publish your research in leading AI/ML

🎯 Requirements

• Are a 4th or 5th year senior Ph.D student in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural
• Proven expertise in AI through publications on recent advancements in AI, such as Large Language
• Track record in applying machine learning techniques to projects in academia or industry
• Experience in Python and machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience solving sophisticated problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade-offs, and

🎁 Benefits

• Housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement
• Opportunity to publish research in leading AI/ML conferences