FY26 - Machine Learning Researcher - 6 months, London

Company: Nutanix
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Technologies International LtdJob Overview:We are offering 6-month research internships for outstanding PhD students to explore breakthrough ideas at the intersection of brain-inspired computing and modern Deep neural networks. As an intern, you will collaborate with our world-class team of researchers and engineers, developing novel algorithms and systems, and contributing to impactful publications. You'll gain access to cutting-edge infrastructure and be immersed in a multidisciplinary environment.Focus Research AreasIn this cycle, we are particularly seeking applicants with interests and expertise in the following areas:

• Brain-Inspired Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Development of neuromorphic approaches that draw from neuroscience to enable adaptive, efficient, and robust learning systems.
  • Exploration of biologically plausible learning dynamics for continual learning, sparse coding, and low-power machine learning implementation.
    • State Space Models (SSM) and Alternatives to LLMs
      • Researching structured and interpretable SSM-based architectures as scalable alternatives to Transformers in sequence modeling.
      • Hybrid frameworks combining SSMs with large language models (LLMs) to improve computational efficiency, memory utilization, and inference latency.
        • Low-Power Spiking Neural Network (SNN) Architectures for Edge Devices
          • Designing compact and energy-efficient SNNs suitable for neuromorphic hardware.
          • Investigating training methods and encoding schemes to support on-device learning and ultra-low-power inference.What You'll Do
            • Prototype and evaluate new machine learning architectures or algorithms.
            • Contribute to publications at top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML).
            • Work closely with mentors on applied and theoretical research problems.
            • Help translate research insights into future Qualcomm technologies.Preferred Qualifications
              • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Brain-Inspired Computing, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
              • Strong publication record or demonstrable research impact.
              • Experience with Python, Matlab, and large-scale experimental workflows.
              • Background in neuromorphic computing, SNNs, or alternative sequence modeling frameworks is highly desirable.
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