Figma PhD Intern AI Applied Scientist 2027 | SF & NYC | $74/hr
Apply by 18 Jan 2027
Key Facts
| Role | PhD Intern, AI Applied Scientist |
|---|---|
| Company | Figma |
| Location(s) | San Francisco, CA · New York, NY |
| Term | Winter 2027 or Summer 2027 |
| Pay | $74/hour |
| Deadline | Rolling — apply early |
Overview
Figma’s AI Research team works at the intersection of AI and design — optimizing agentic systems for design quality, building robust evaluators, and post-training models. As a PhD intern you drive fundamental and applied generative AI research with product use cases in mind, with potential to publish at leading venues.
Eligibility / Key Requirements
- 4th or 5th year PhD student in AI, ML, Computer Vision, NLP, HCI, or related field
- Proven AI expertise via publications on LLMs, agents, or related advances
- Experience applying ML in academia or industry
- Python + ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow)
- Ability to compare trade-offs and communicate solutions clearly
How to Apply
- Open the official application from EduBard’s Apply button.
- Create or sign in to your employer account.
- Submit your resume and any required materials before the window moves.
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