2025 Summer GenAI Research Intern (Adv. Degree) - Santa Clara, CA

Who We Are 

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.  

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Applied Materials' CTO team is seeking a science / engineering student who is also interested in and knowledgeable of Generative AI tools. The candidate should be able to display an understanding of technologies and processes that are relevant to Applied Materials tools/products. The candidate should understand and be familiar with Generative AI chat tools and how to engineer prompts.

Responsibilities

• Use and test a Generative AI research tool

• Use Materials Science background to engineer prompts to test the tool

• Provide detailed and substantive feedback to development team

• Provide ideas to improve the tool for internal engineers

• Recommend processes for ongoing evaluation and quality control of the AI research tool

• Create engagement plans for broader adoption and use

• Test for usability and and interface design

• Work on other AI projects as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements 

Student must be currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at the time of the internship (graduating in December 2025 or later) 

Fields of study preferred: 

• Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering

• Knowledge and interest in Generative AI tools

Compensation 

$42 - $54 per hour 

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.