Develop and evaluate methods to improve large language model efficiency and quality, building training and evaluation pipelines, analyzing performance, and contributing to tools that monitor model behavior.
๐ CENSUS AI / ML / Data Science Internship
๐ Description
- Build and improve LLM-based features and the evaluations that measure them.
- Contribute to early-stage AI and machine learning research projects.
- Build datasets and fine-tune open models on security data.
- Develop production AI systems and products with code review on every pull request.
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- Strong Python skills and readable, reviewable code.
- Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and practical LLM use.
- Evidence of hands-on AI work, such as projects you have built.
- Good written English and a habit of supporting claims with evidence.
- Open to Master's or PhD students in AI, machine learning, data science, or related fields, and exceptional final-year Bachelor's students.
- Bonus: research publications, RAG or agent systems, LLM fine-tuning (LoRA, SFT, DPO), evaluation sets, SQL, Docker, GPU experience, or interest in security or cryptography.
Full job description
The start date for this internship is rolling (each intern starts when hired and ready) and will run for up to 6 months.
๐ Are you excited to build real AI systemsโnot side projectsโand see your work ship into production? Do you want to turn your passion for machine learning into hands-on expertise on security-relevant AI?
๐ก CENSUS AI / ML / Data Science Internship is your opportunity to gain world-class expertise, hands-on experience, and mentorship from top AI professionals. We are hiring 3โ4 interns to join our AI team and contribute to production AI systems and productsโempowering the next generation of engineers to build, evaluate, and improve LLM-powered features on security data.
Why Join?
๐น Elite Training: Learn from world-class AI and cybersecurity experts.
๐น Hands-on AI: Work on high-impact projects across LLM features, evaluations, datasets, and fine-tuning.
๐น Mentorship: Be guided by a named AI-team mentor, with code review on every pull request.
๐น Remote Work Model: Fully remote in Europe.
๐น Career Opportunities: Prove your skills and earn a junior / full-time job offer at CENSUSโsometimes before the 6 months are up!
๐น Paid Internship: Because talent deserves recognition.
What Youโll Do
๐น Build and improve LLM-based features, and the evaluations that measure them.
๐น Tackle early-stage research projects in AI and machine learning.
๐น Build datasets and fine-tune open models on security data.
Who Weโre Looking For
๐ Required Skills:
๐น A curious, problem-solving mindsetโalways eager to explore, learn, and improve.
๐น Strong Python, and code that others can read and review.
๐น A solid grasp of machine learning fundamentals and of how LLMs are used in practice.
๐น Evidence of real work, such as AI projects you built.
๐น Good written English (non-English resumes will be rejected), and the habit of backing claims with evidence.
โจ Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out!):
๐ฅ Published papers or ongoing research.
๐ฅ Experience with RAG or agent systems.
๐ฅ Fine-tuning LLMs (LoRA, SFT, DPO) or building evaluation sets.
๐ฅ SQL, Docker, or GPU experience.
๐ฅ Interest in security or cryptography (we will teach you the domain).
The Details
๐ Who Can Apply?
๐น Open to Masterโs and PhD students in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or related fields, and exceptional final-year Bachelorโs students who can show their work.
๐น Europe-based candidates are prioritised.
๐ Location: Remote in Europe.
โณ Duration: Up to 6 months.
๐ฐ Compensation: Paid internship.
๐ฏ Career Path: Top performers / strong interns may receive a junior / full-time job offer at CENSUS!
About CENSUS
CENSUS is a globally recognized cybersecurity firm delivering top-tier IT and OT security solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, and secure communications providers worldwide. Our expertise spans cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and deep engineering experience, ensuring unmatched security for products, infrastructure, and organizations.
๐ Learn more about us at CENSUS | Cybersecurity Engineering
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