Samsung

Samsung

Manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances

AI Research Intern

Summer 2026Posted on 4/19/2026Deadline 5/29/26
No salary listed
Internship
PhD
Cambridge, UK
Hybrid

Hybrid role: minimum 3 on-site days per week, with 2 days remote.

About the job

Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

About the company

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, South Korea

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Samsung's Taylor, Texas fab targets risk production in late 2026 and 3,500 jobs.
  • Samsung joined Mistral's €3 billion round on September 8, 2026, securing European AI access.
  • OpenAI's September 2026 comments signaled deeper Samsung demand for next-generation chips and enterprise AI services.

What critics are saying

  • Reuters reported 739 U.S. Samsung Electronics America roles were affected during Texas relocation.
  • TCL sued Samsung on September 1, 2026, alleging false Mini LED television advertising.
  • The 157,000-worker semiconductor shortfall threatens Taylor, Texas fab ramp and Samsung's 2030 AI-chip ambitions.

What makes Samsung unique

  • Samsung spans memory, foundry, devices, and appliances across consumer and enterprise markets.
  • OpenAI cited Samsung's chip production and research as a top-tier partnership in September 2026.
  • Samsung's Mistral investment expands its AI ecosystem beyond components into model infrastructure.

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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

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

↓ -1%

2 year growth

↓ -2%
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