Zscaler

LLM Research Intern

InternshipHybridPune, Maharashtra6 months26K/mo8 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Zscaler in Pune as a LLM Research Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on LLM research work. About the role As a LLM Research Intern at Zscaler, your core focus will be probing what a…

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Skills you'll use

PythonPyTorchTransformersResearch PapersEvaluation DesignFine-tuningStatistical AnalysisHugging FaceTechnical WritingGit

What you'll do

Work on probing what a language model can and cannot do, with an experiment rather than an anecdote alongside the core team
Apply Python, PyTorch, Transformers, Research Papers to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT)
Graduating batch 2026, 2027 or 2028 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Python, PyTorch, Transformers (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Research Papers, Evaluation Design, Fine-tuning is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Pune, Maharashtra or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorStructured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Practical assignment or case study with a short walkthrough

About Zscaler

Zscaler operates in the cloud computing sector and has an active presence in Pune. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The work…

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