Natural Language Processing Intern

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. 

Conduct research on the latest advancements and techniques in Natural Language Processing (NLP), as well as assisting in the design, development, and implementation of NLP algorithms and models. The role involves collecting, preprocessing, and analyzing textual data for NLP tasks, collaborating closely with the team to evaluate and enhance existing NLP models and systems. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with various NLP frameworks, libraries, and tools. Active participation in team meetings and discussions to contribute ideas and insights is expected. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to software development efforts by constructing deployable NLP systems and infrastructure.

•Strong understanding of NLP concepts, algorithms, and techniques.

•Proficient in at least one major coding language (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and machine learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).

•Familiarity with NLP libraries and frameworks such as NLTK, spaCy, HuggingFace.

•Solid understanding of traditional NLP techniques, such as semantic parsing, named entity recognition, part-of-speech tagging, syntactic parsing, and information extraction.

•Knowledge of the latest developments in Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-3, GPT-4, or similar models.

•Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

•Understanding of common challenges and limitations of existing NLP techniques and the ability to propose innovative solutions.

•Ability to optimize and develop lightweight LLMs for deployment in resource-constrained environments.

•Publications in top-tier research conferences and journals.

Currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Network Science, Applied Math, Statistics, EE or related fields.

The pay range for this position $35 - $50 per hour.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.