Machine Learning/AI Infrastructure Engineering Intern (AI Platform) PhD, Winter 2027

Job Description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
The AI Platform team builds the infrastructure that Netflix’s ML and AI systems run on, from large-scale training platforms and post-training/offline infrastructure to GPU-optimized inference and serving.
You’ll work on infrastructure that’s closely co-designed with modeling teams (model-system codesign), so this role suits PhD researchers who enjoy working at the intersection of systems and ML rather than pure modeling.
Currently enrolled student pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Systems, Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Distributed systems, distributed training/serving infrastructure
ML training platforms, post-training or offline infrastructure
Inference and serving optimization, GPU-optimized inference
Proficiency in Python; experience with systems languages (Go, C++, or Rust) is a strong plus
Ray, Kubernetes, Spark) and ML training/serving stacks
Publications or strong research alignment with systems-track venues (OSDI, SOSP, NSDI) or applied ML venues
Prior industry or internship experience in ML infrastructure
12-week minimum internship with a start date early January 2027
~ Based at our Los Gatos, CA headquarters, may be open to remote candidates
~ Intended for students returning to school for at least one semester/quarter after the internship; For your application to be considered complete:
You will be sent an Airtable form shortly after you submit your application on our careers site; your application will not be considered complete until you fill out and submit this form.
Include a Resume or CV with complete contact information (email, phone, mailing address) and a list of relevant coursework and publications (if applicable). For inspiration, have a look at the Netflix Research site.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the applicant’s best interest to apply early. The application window will remain open until roles are filled.
About the Internship Program
We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups. Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks, with a fixed start date the second week of January 2027 (Winter). Location is flexible for this team, with remote candidates considered.
This program is intended for students who will be returning to school for at least one semester/quarter following the internship to be eligible for full time employment. At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour – $85/hour.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Apply now and help us shape the future of entertainment at Netflix!
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.