ML - Research Intern 2026

Location

Princeton, NJ

Department

Machine Learning

Description

The Machine Learning Department invites applications for winter, summer, and fall 2026 internships. We have research projects covering many areas of machine learning. The internship will involve research and development of novel machine learning algorithms with applications in multimodal Large Language Models, AI for Science, real-time awareness, and healthcare. Our internships normally result in high-quality publications (). Minimum duration of the internships is usually 3 months, and the exact dates are flexible.

We conduct research on various aspects of machine intelligence and reasoning, from the exploration of theoretical machine learning and new algorithms to applications in computer vision for real-time awareness and industrial digital twin, natural language understanding, and AI for Science. Ongoing projects focus on multimodal reasoning and planning, multimodal LLM, agentic generative AI, structured AI, workflow AI, AI safety, physics informed machine learning, and generative embodied AI, among others. Publishing is an integral part of our activities as a means for calibrating the quality of the research and to ensure staying at the forefront of technology. Application projects emphasize technologies that solve real world problems, and many of our research results have been and will be transferred into industry products.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in PhD / MSc program in computer science, statistics, electrical engineering, computational biology, or equivalent.
• Research experience in machine learning.
• Strong computational background.
• Strong programming and scripting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $6,200 to $8,200 / month, depending upon the selected candidate's relevant experience and area of expertise. NEC offers its interns paid company holidays, access to fitness areas as well as travel and housing allowance, if applicable. We offer a collaborative, friendly and growth-oriented atmosphere that includes team events, such as onsite ping pong, basketball courts, billiards, volleyball tournaments, tennis / pickleball courts, complimentary snacks and beverages and monthly tea-time events.

ABOUT NEC LABORATORIES AMERICA

NEC Laboratories America, Inc. (NEC Labs) is the US-based research center for NEC Corporation's global network of corporate research laboratories with locations in Princeton, New Jersey, and San Jose, California. NEC Corporation is a leader in integrating IT and network technologies with more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses, and society. We focus on technology research and early market penetration in five primary areas : Data Science & Systems Research, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, and Optical Networking & Sensing. Since our founding in 1988, NEC Labs America has strived to uncover essential knowledge and create innovative solutions for society in collaboration with industry, academia, and governments.

NEC Laboratories America is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

NEC Laboratories America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.