Research Scientist Intern - PhD
- Location
- Milpitas, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Deep learning
- State-of-the-art AI techniques
- Python
- Research and implementation of AI models
- Model optimization
- AI coding tools
Also useful
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Scikit-learn
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
About the role
Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions.
Join Saviynt's Internship Program and gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems at the intersection of AI, security, cloud infrastructure, and data. Our interns work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and product teams to drive innovation, learn cutting-edge technologies, and make an impact from day one.
Machine Learning / Data Science - building and evaluating predictive models, data pipelines, and analytics systems
AI Security - working on the safety, robustness, and responsible use of AI systems
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, our review process may take some time. We appreciate your patience and interest in Saviynt’s internship program. Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with technical teams and cross-functional teams on impactful projects
- Design, implement, and test software components or models
- Explore new tools, frameworks, and datasets to enhance product capabilities
- Communicate results and insights to technical and non-technical audiences
- Contribute to documentation, presentations, or demos at the end of your internship
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a closely related quantitative discipline at an accredited US institution.
- Strong foundation in deep learning, state-of-the-art AI techniques, and practical experience researching, implementing, and optimizing models.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with leveraging modern AI coding tools/agents (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development and execution.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex research problems, work under tight constraints, and deliver measurable, high-performance implementations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn, along with familiarity in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Proven track record of optimizing models for production environments (e.g., latency reduction, memory footprint optimization, or throughput improvement).
- Scholarly publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL) or relevant open-source research contributions.
- Ability to clearly translate complex mathematical/technical AI concepts into simple, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
- Estimated start date
- 05/24/2027
- Estimated end date
- 08/13/2027
Additional information
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Security & ComplianceThis role requires adherence to Saviynt’s information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
From Saviynt's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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