AI Applied Scientist - PhD Intern, Foundational AQ & EQ

As a PhD Research Intern on the AQ/EQ Foundation team, you will conduct state-of-the-art research in foundational models and building agentic AI systems. You will focus on fine-tuning and reinforcement learning of large language models (LLMs), with an emphasis on customizing them for Zillow’s domain. You’ll also explore the design of automated, agentic workflows that allow intelligent systems to reason, plan, and act in ways that directly improve the home-buying experience.

Requirements

• Researching and developing techniques for fine-tuning LLMs with domain-specific data
• Applying reinforcement learning to optimize model performance for user-centric outcome
• Designing and prototyping agentic workflows that can autonomously perform tasks and assist home buyers
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate and deploy research prototypes
• Sharing insights through presentations, documentation, and potentially publications

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance