Internship - Private and Secure Agentic AI

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories

Cambridge, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to conduct research on privacy-preserving and secure agentic AI systems. The aim of the internship to collaborate with MERL researchers on developing novel fundamental technologies that enhance the privacy and security of agentic systems that employ foundation models, such as LLMs/VLMs. The goal is to publish new scientific results at top-tier AI research conferences.

Required Specific Experience

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong background in machine learning, LLMs/VLMs, foundation models, and agentic AI systems.
Research experience with private and/or secure foundation models (e.g., differential privacy, adversarial inputs, jailbreaking attacks/defenses, prompt injection).
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch and Hugging Face tools.
Proven publication record in top-tier ML/AI research conferences.

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered “at-will,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.