Intern, Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist

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What You’ll Learn

• Project Overview: Memory solution to for LLM
• Skills You’ll Learn:
• Memory pooling devices
• CPU/GPU profiling
• Computer Arch/Performance modeling

What You’ll Do

The Architecture Research Lab (ARL) is tackling two of the biggest challenges in AI today—memory bandwidth and communication bottlenecks. By leveraging Samsung’s world-leading memory technologies, we are developing next-generation AI systems that break through these limitations while improving developer productivity.

This summer internship aims to research various parallel algorithms for AI inference models. This position will contribute to the project's overall architecture and design for highly efficient large scale AI inference rack systems for LLM workloads.

Reports to: Sr. Principal Engineer, HPC HW Architect

Req ID: 42712

• Research various parallel algorithms in LLM inference system with focuses on DP, TP, EP and PP and evaluate the performance impact on AI inference in distributed systems with CPU/GPU/Accelerators
• Analyzing the system components and guiding the selection in the area of the compute, memory and network topologies; analyze bottlenecks and come up with innovative solutions
• Conducting the performance analyzing and modeling work, to run design space exploration and system-level optimization.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• PhD student currently pursuing degree, 3+ years in Computer Science preferred
• Must have at least 1 academic quarter/semester remaining
• Required knowledge: LLM models, performance benchmarking
• Knowledge and experience in AI system design, performance analysis and modeling
• Required skillsets: PyTorch, Python/C++
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Relocation Support Live 50+ miles away from your new office? No worries! We'll provide a stipend to help support your move.

Housing Stipend Signing a lease on a new place for your summer internship? We'll help you pay your way with a monthly stipend.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Hourly Base Pay Rate

$28 - $62 USD

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