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HeyGen

AI Research Intern (PhD)

Reposted 22 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Los Angeles, CA
Internship
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Los Angeles, CA
Internship
The AI Research Intern will research and prototype generative models for video and avatar generation, collaborating with teams to integrate findings into the platform.
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About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com.  Visit our Mission and Culture doc here. 

HeyGen is pioneering the future of video creation with cutting-edge generative AI. Our platform transforms how people and organizations communicate visually - making it easy to generate high-quality, personalized videos at scale. From avatars to translations to fully AI-generated content, we offer end-to-end tools that simplify the creative process. With over 45,000 companies and millions of users leveraging our technology, HeyGen is redefining what's possible in video storytelling. 

The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate AI Research Intern to join our cutting-edge AI Research Team. In this role, you'll work on advanced topics in generative AI, multimodal learning, and intelligent content interaction. This is a rare opportunity to bridge academic research with real-world impact and contribute to tools that redefine the future of video creation. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and prototype state-of-the-art generative models for video and avatar generation.
  • Design and implement algorithms for real-time video generation and multimodal interactions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research into HeyGen’s core platform.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI.
Qualifications

We’re looking for standout candidates with a proven ability to drive results in the field of AI. You should bring both academic rigor and real-world execution, with a focus on building impactful AI systems.

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning and generative models (GANs, diffusion, transformers, etc.) applied to video or image generation.
  • Demonstrated research excellence, including top-tier publications (e.g., CVPR, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML).
What You’ll Gain
  • Hands-on experience in applied AI research.
  • Mentorship from top experts in AI and generative modeling.
  • Real-world impact through contributions to widely-used products.
  • A fast-paced, collaborative environment at the forefront of innovation.
  • Potential pathway to a full-time role based on performance.
Join Us

At HeyGen, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and empowering work environment. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to shape the future of AI-powered storytelling? Apply now and help make creative video production more accessible to the world.

Top Skills

Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Diffusion
Gans
Generative Ai
Machine Learning
Multimodal Learning
Transformers

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