Netflix announces paid internship program

About the program

This 24-week fall internship will be conducted within Netflix’s Video Algorithms team. The main goal of the project is to explore the potential of Gaussian Splatting technology as a future video streaming format.

Participants will work in the following areas:

• Research on GS model compression strategies
• Conducting experiments on open datasets
• Analyzing the balance between model size, training time, and image quality
• Developing methods to reduce training and encoding time
• Creating a prototype GS-based rendering system

Application process

Candidates can apply through Netflix’s official careers platform. During the application process, applicants are required to submit a CV, academic information, and research experience details.

Eligibility 

• Be pursuing a PhD in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or statistics
• Have a graduation date of June 2027 or later
• Be proficient in the Python programming language
• Possess practical knowledge of machine learning and deep learning
• Have research experience in 3D/4D scene reconstruction, NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, or neural graphics

Preferred qualifications:

• CUDA, WebGL, and GPU programming skills
• Knowledge of video compression and AV1/HEVC codecs
• Participation in open-source multimedia projects
• Experience with cloud systems and distributed computing

Scholarship and financial opportunities

The Netflix internship program is fully paid. The company provides participants with an hourly wage.

The internship salary ranges as follows:

• Minimum: $40 USD/hour
• Maximum: $110 USD/hour

Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and region.

Opportunities provided by the program

• Participation in real industry projects
• Opportunity to work with world-leading engineers and researchers
• Medical insurance and health benefits
• Retirement and financial support programs
• Paid leave opportunities
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies

Selection and evaluation process

1. Review of online applications
2. Evaluation of technical knowledge
3. Analysis of research and programming experience
4. Interview stage
5. Final selection

Selected candidates will be contacted by Netflix’s human resources team. It has been stated that the results will be announced gradually after the evaluation of applications.