[Kdml] Openings for Research Internships @ Zalando SE, Berlin, Germany

[please share & apologies for cross-posting] https://jobs.zalando.com/en/jobs/5084686/?gh_jid=5084686&gh_src=0fd7a02… DESCRIPTION As a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, Zalando consistently embraces and leverages state-of-the-art AI techniques to optimize every aspect of the customer journey. By harnessing the power of AI, we empower our customers to effortlessly discover tailored fashion choices, seamlessly navigate through our platform, and enjoy an unparalleled shopping experience. The recent development of Large Language Models (LLMs) has presented an extraordinary opportunity for Zalando to revolutionize the customer experience. In June 2023, we launched Zalando Fashion Assistant (ZFA), a ChatGPT-powered shopping experience that helps customers navigate Zalando's large assortment in a more intuitive way. This is just one example. Innovations centered around LLMs enable us to comprehend and interpret customer preferences, style trends, and product descriptions with unprecedented accuracy. As we embrace this cutting-edge technology, Zalando is poised to reshape the future of fashion e-commerce, set new standards, and deliver unparalleled customer satisfaction. As an Applied Science Intern, you are going to work with a team of LLM experts, where you will have the opportunity to develop the next generation of AI technologies and make a direct and profound impact on how we interact with customers. The duration of the internship is up to 6 months. QUALIFICATIONS - Enrolled in a PhD program in natural language processing, information retrieval, machine learning, or related fields. - Hands-on experience in deep learning and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. - Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form. - [Prefered] Past experience in LLMs, including pre-training, fine tuning, prompt engineering, etc. - [Prefered] Publications at top-tier conferences or journals, such as ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, SIGIR, etc. Weiwei Cheng Sr. Principal Scientist at Zalando