
About Cohere
AI solutions built for enterprise trust and security
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Grange Park, Toronto, ON
- $1.5 billion in funding from top investors
- Clients include Royal Bank of Canada, Fujitsu, and Oracle
- Focus on AI solutions for regulated industries
Cohere, headquartered in Grange Park, Toronto, ON, specializes in enterprise-grade AI solutions tailored for regulated industries such as banking and telecom. With $1.5 billion in funding, Cohere has secured contracts with major clients including Royal Bank of Canada, Fujitsu, and Oracle, providing ...
🎁 Benefits
Cohere offers comprehensive benefits including 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, a $2,000 annual education benefit, six...
🌟 Culture
Cohere's culture emphasizes security and trust in AI adoption, focusing on enterprise needs rather than consumer trends. The company prioritizes a sup...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cohere is hiring a Research Intern for Spring 2026 to collaborate on designing and implementing novel research ideas in AI. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning and natural language processing. This internship requires you to be pursuing a PhD in a related discipline.
Job Description
Who you are
You are currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, NLP, or a related discipline — you have a strong foundation in AI concepts and are eager to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. You are passionate about contributing to the development of frontier models that can enhance AI systems and improve user experiences. You thrive in collaborative environments and are excited about the opportunity to work alongside some of the best researchers and engineers in the field. You are open to exploring various research areas related to large language models (LLMs) and are keen to broaden your research connections while gaining hands-on experience in a growing AI startup.
What you'll do
As a Research Intern at Cohere, you will collaborate with our team of researchers to design and implement innovative research ideas that push the boundaries of AI technology. You will have the opportunity to work on projects involving base model training, retrieval augmented generation, data evaluation, safety, and fine-tuning. Your role will involve contributing to the development and deployment of state-of-the-art models, ensuring they meet the high standards we set for our products. You will engage in discussions about research methodologies and findings, helping to shape the direction of our projects. Additionally, you will participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall mission of scaling intelligence to serve humanity.
What we offer
Cohere provides a supportive and enriching environment for interns, with a focus on personal and professional growth. You will have access to resources that promote mental health and well-being, including a budget for personal enrichment activities. We offer a flexible remote work arrangement, with opportunities to connect with colleagues in our offices located in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris. Our internship program includes generous vacation time, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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