Research Intern - Fujitsu Research of America (FRA)

Job Description

Research Intern - Fujitsu Research of America (FRA)

Job Location: Santa Clara, California

Location Flexibility: Primary Location Only

Req Id: 6842

Posting Start Date: 4/9/26

At Fujitsu, we are driven by our purpose to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation.

We have been a pioneer in technology and innovation for over 80 years, and we are committed to using our expertise to help businesses and organizations transform for the digital age. We believe that digital transformation is essential to creating a more sustainable future. That's why we are working with our customers to develop solutions that can help them reduce their environmental impact, improve their efficiency, and create a more equitable society.

We are committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are a blueprint for a better future for all, and we believe that technology can play a vital role in achieving them.

If you share our passion for making a meaningful impact on the world, we invite you to join our global family of 130,000 employees spanning more than 50 countries. We are a diverse workforce, and we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your career.

Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented interns to work on various aspects of AI security, trust, and alignment in Fujitsu Research of America . We value individuals with a vision to pick up new knowledge, see through complex scenarios and arrive at simple, elegant yet workable solutions. Self-driven nature, creativity, communication skills, and attention to details are traits of a successful researcher in this role.

Job responsibilities:

• Conduct research on developing novel algorithms in enhancing AI safety such as for a) countering deepfakes b) detecting and mitigating misinformation and disinformation, c) human-AI alignment ensuring cognitive security, and so on.
• Conduct experiments and data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of research findings on synthetic simulations and real-world applications
• Publish findings in renowned scientific journals and conferences

Integrate various stages of technologies from early stage in-house developed to commercially available software to deliver impactful solutions in the real world

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Essential requirements:

• Pursuing PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong track record of publishing research in top-tier conferences and journals in AI, ML, CV, NLP, RL, HCI, etc.
• Expert-level knowledge and extensive experience in two or more of these areas: Generative AI (LLM, VLM, LMM, and AI agents), AI safety and alignment, Fair and trustworthy ML, Reinforcement learning, Deep learning, Privacy-preserving ML, Causal ML
• Proficiency in AI/ ML programming -Proven experience in rapid prototyping and testing methodologies to validate the functionality and performance of developed solutions

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Preferred requirements:

• Design and prototype applications combining a variety of tools, software, and platforms
• Experience in integrating diverse technologies from multiple research domains

Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations

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Fujitsu salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each situation. The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: specific skills, qualifications, experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The pay range for this position is estimated at $35/hr. to $50/hr. USD.

Relocation Supported: No

Visa Sponsorship Approved: No

At Fujitsu, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

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