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Applied RL for LLMs — PhD Research Intern

$30 - $94 per hour

NVIDIA

NVIDIA is seeking PhD research interns to advance large language models through reinforcement learning in Santa Clara, California. You will design and implement RL-based methods to improve model behavior, focusing on hands-on experimentation and rapid prototyping. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI, ML, and programming skills in Python. The internship offers competitive hourly rates ranging from $30 to $94, with eligibility for intern benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr NVIDIA

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