Summer 2026
AI Research Intern
Posted on 4/19/2026
Samsung
10,001+ employees
Manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances
No salary listed
Cambridge, UK
Hybrid
Hybrid role: minimum 3 on-site days per week, with 2 days remote.
PhD
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- Currently studying for a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline (or just completing).
- Good command of computing concepts (algorithms, data structures, parallel/distributed computing, optimization, etc).
- Experience in quick prototyping using Python and PyTorch.
- At least one first-author publication in top conferences and journals such as: NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, AAAI, InterSpeech, EMNLP, ACL, MobiComm, etc.
- Conduct cutting-edge research to develop state-of-the-art solutions to existing problems and/or propose novel research challenges considering real-world case studies in AI.
- Publish in top-tier conferences and journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, AAAI, ACL, InterSpeech, etc.
- Development of high quality code with detailed documentation to support reproducible research in local and international research communities in AI.
- Experience and demonstrated output on Foundation Models research involving (visual) LLMs and/or Diffusion models.
- Experience in software engineering & development in a professional environment.
- Experience with distributed GPU implementation of ML algorithms
- Experience with on-device implementation of ML algorithms.
- Experience in one or more of SAIC-Cambridge topics of interest summarised above.
Samsung produces a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, including smartphones, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and semiconductors, serving both individual customers and businesses. Its products combine hardware with software to run apps, stream media, manage energy use, and connect across devices, while its semiconductors power many brands beyond its own lineup. The company differentiates itself through large-scale manufacturing, a broad product ecosystem, and control over both devices and core components, backed by a trusted global brand. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality technology that helps people stay connected and efficient, maintaining leadership in global markets through consistent performance.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Suwon-si, South Korea
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Samsung posted record Q2 2026 revenue of KRW 171.5 trillion and operating profit.
- Samsung plans HBM4 production ramp in H2 2026, targeting AI server demand.
- Samsung’s rumored Mistral investment and Nvidia talks deepen its AI supply-chain position.
What critics are saying
- USITC’s July 16, 2026 Netlist probe threatens Samsung memory shipments and customers.
- Samsung unions keep suing over 2026 wage deals; strike risk hit 45,000 workers.
- Samsung’s August 21, 2026 buyback plan disappointed investors, signaling weak capital discipline.
What makes Samsung unique
- Samsung’s HBM4 shipped first commercially in February 2026, beating rivals on timing.
- Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 pair foldables with Gemini.
- Samsung VXT turns commercial displays into ad inventory through Smartify and Idomoo integrations.
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Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services
Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday
Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance
Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility
Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -2%South Korea's AI stock rally is reshaping multiple aspects of society, from dating preferences to university choices. Semiconductor company employees, particularly from SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, have become highly sought-after romantic partners due to substantial bonuses. SK Hynix agreed to share 10% of its operating profit, equating to roughly 700 million won per employee—over 15 times the average Korean annual salary. Both companies' shares have surged approximately 95% and 135% respectively this year. The trend has spawned a dating reality show matching Samsung and SK Hynix employees, which garnered around 650,000 views. Netflix released "Rookie Kim's Stock Market Mission" following a comedian's trading journey. At Seoul National University, electrical and computer engineering enrolment jumped dramatically, with 90% of undeclared engineering students choosing this major in 2024, compared to 30% in 2023.
Mistral is set to announce a €3bn Series D round led by Samsung, with participation from Nvidia, ASML and the European Union’s Scaleup Fund
Samsung Electronics America and Smartify Media have announced a strategic partnership to transform commercial displays into revenue-generating advertising platforms. The collaboration integrates Smartify's digital out-of-home advertising network directly into Samsung's Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) content management system. Through Samsung VXT Ads, Powered by Smartify, display owners can access local, direct, and national advertising campaigns without additional hardware or costs. The integration allows businesses to monetise screen time whilst maintaining control over their own content and scheduling. Smartify operates a premium urban and retail media network spanning over 40 US markets, generating billions of monthly impressions across storefronts, shopping centres, and consumer environments. The partnership targets multiple industries including retail, commercial real estate, automotive services, hospitality, and restaurants. The integration has already begun rolling out across Smartify's network, with Samsung VXT-powered displays actively participating in the advertising marketplace.
Samsung Electronics' stock fell 9% on Monday after the company's shareholder return plan disappointed investors expecting more aggressive buybacks and clearer capital deployment guidance. Samsung announced total shareholder returns of 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won ($65 billion to $80 billion), with 30 trillion won in third-quarter cash dividends. The board will determine remaining payouts in January 2027. Despite being five times Samsung's 2020 returns, analysts said the figures missed projections. Samsung's ownership structure complicates buybacks, as significant repurchases could push Samsung Life and Samsung Fire stakes above the 10% regulatory limit. Most of the outstanding 60 trillion won to 80 trillion won will likely return via dividends rather than buybacks. Rival SK Hynix recently pledged a more direct buyback commitment, promising to repurchase and retire 40 trillion won in treasury shares. Samsung Life and Samsung Fire fell 9.9% and 8% respectively, whilst the KOSPI index declined 3.1%.
South Korean chip stocks led an Asian semiconductor selloff on Wednesday as rising bond yields intensified concerns over Big Tech spending. The Kospi index plunged as much as 6.8%, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each falling over 7%. A Bloomberg gauge of Asian semiconductor stocks declined more than 2%. Japanese chipmakers also suffered, with Kioxia Holdings dropping up to 11%, while Tokyo Electron and Advantest also fell. The losses followed declines in US semiconductor and AI-related shares as inflation worries and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. "Higher rates and geopolitical risk are making investors less willing to pay a premium for that growth," said Jung In Yun, chief executive officer at Fibonacci Asset Management Global.