AI Research Engineering Intern

HeyGen is pioneering the future of video creation with cutting-edge generative AI. Our platform transforms how people and organizations communicate visually - making it easy to generate high-quality, personalized videos at scale. From avatars to translations to fully AI-generated content, we offer end-to-end tools that simplify the creative process. In 2025, we have achieve $100M ARR with over 24M users, 58M videos processed, and 2.7M paid videos created just in December.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate AI Research Engineering Intern to join our cutting-edge AI Research Team in LA, Toronto or Singapore. In this role, you'll work on advanced topics in generative AI, multimodal learning, and intelligent content interaction. This is a rare opportunity to bridge academic research with real-world impact and contribute to tools that redefine the future of video creation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Research and prototype state-of-the-art generative models for video and avatar generation.
• Design and implement algorithms for real-time video generation and multimodal interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research into HeyGen’s core platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI.

Qualifications

We’re looking for standout candidates with a proven ability to drive results in the field of AI. You should bring both academic rigor and real-world execution, with a focus on building impactful AI systems.

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with deep learning and generative models (GANs, diffusion, transformers, etc.) applied to video or image generation.
• Demonstrated research excellence, including top-tier publications (e.g., CVPR, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML).

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in applied AI research.
• Mentorship from top experts in AI and generative modeling.
• Real-world impact through contributions to widely-used products.
• A fast-paced, collaborative environment at the forefront of innovation.
• Potential pathway to a full-time role based on performance.

Join Us

At HeyGen, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and empowering work environment. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to shape the future of AI-powered storytelling? Apply now and help make creative video production more accessible to the world.