Model Internships
Model internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working models, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Banking & Financial Services, with Meta, TikTok, and CNH Industrial among the employers posting roles now.
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Research Scientist Intern, Foundation Model Optimization (PhD) Responsibilities:
- Perform LLM and vision foundation model research that leads to publications in top-tier CV/NLP/ML conferences.
- Develop model optimization algorithms and infrastructure to enable deployment of models in resource-constrained settings, such as mobile phones and AR/VR/MR/SG devices.
- Research joint optimization of models and the surrounding assistant system, including planning, memory, tool use, and coordination across device and cloud.
- Explore personalization, model compression and efficiency, and novel model architectures including omni-modal capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary research and engineering teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Hands-on experience in deep learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., transformers
- Experience with deep learning software libraries such as PyTorch/JAX
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and shell scripts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
- Experience with large scale foundation model training and on-device foundation model optimization
- Experience in one or more of: LLM agents and orchestration, personalization, model compression and efficient inference, efficient model architectures, multi-modal modeling, data-centric approaches for model tuning and evaluation
- Proven track record of publications at CV/NLP/ML conferences/journals such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, AAAI, ACL, EMNLP
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,650/month to $12,667/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Research Scientist Intern, Foundation Model Optimization (PhD) Responsibilities:
- Perform LLM and vision foundation model research that leads to publications in top-tier CV/NLP/ML conferences.
- Develop model optimization algorithms and infrastructure to enable deployment of models in resource-constrained settings, such as mobile phones and AR/VR/MR/SG devices.
- Research joint optimization of models and the surrounding assistant system, including planning, memory, tool use, and coordination across device and cloud.
- Explore personalization, model compression and efficiency, and novel model architectures including omni-modal capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary research and engineering teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Hands-on experience in deep learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., transformers
- Experience with deep learning software libraries such as PyTorch/JAX
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and shell scripts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
- Experience with large scale foundation model training and on-device foundation model optimization
- Experience in one or more of: LLM agents and orchestration, personalization, model compression and efficient inference, efficient model architectures, multi-modal modeling, data-centric approaches for model tuning and evaluation
- Proven track record of publications at CV/NLP/ML conferences/journals such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, AAAI, ACL, EMNLP
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,650/month to $12,667/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Model Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your Model Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large agencies and brands recruit summer model interns the preceding fall, so by the time most students start searching, the best structured cohorts are already full. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means roles appear year-round, checking listings consistently beats waiting for one season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your portfolio is the proof that matters. Assemble two or three complete, documented projects, professional shoots, campaign contributions, or production credits, and make them easy to access. Recruiters reviewing model intern applications are evaluating what they can see, not what you describe.
Work your campus network and apply directly
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your screen out loud before interviews
Model intern screens typically focus on how you present yourself, respond to direction, and demonstrate range, practice your responses and movement cues out loud, not just in your head. Interviewers weigh how you think through feedback and adapt in the moment as much as your initial performance, so rehearse explaining your choices.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many larger agencies and brands run formal model intern cohorts designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer processes than informal arrangements. Identify the structured programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave of the recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the model internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, location, schedule, and format, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can actually take rather than backtracking after you've already applied.
Model Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a model internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For model candidates, that means a curated portfolio of professional images, campaigns, or productions that gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a model internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For model interns, what drives it is consistent performance on real client work, positive relationships with the team, and available headcount when the offer window opens. Position yourself by treating every assignment seriously without counting on a return offer as a given.
When should I apply for model internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large agencies and brands recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest set of options.
Are model internships paid?
Most professional model internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at very small or nonprofit organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a model internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and link directly to the work, for model candidates, that means a portfolio of professional shoots, campaign contributions, or production credits reviewers can actually see. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and place contact details at the top.
Are there remote model internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the model internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get model internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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