PhD AI Research Intern

Who we are

At Latitude, we’re building the future of AI-native games. Our journey began with AI Dungeon, the world’s first AI-powered role-playing game, which introduced millions of players to the idea of co-creating stories with AI in real time.

Today, we’re going further: creating a platform where developers and creators can build entirely new kinds of interactive worlds. At Latitude, AI isn’t just a tool, it’s the foundation of a new medium for storytelling and play.

We’re a team of high-agency builders and storytellers who thrive on craft, curiosity, and community. If you love tackling hard problems, moving fast with principle, and shaping the future of gaming, you’ll be in good company here.

The Role

We are searching for a PhD AI research intern to conduct fundamental LLM research using our SOTA story engine. You will create a benchmark for evaluating LLM behavior by defining tasks, success criteria, and auxiliary metrics within our story engine. At the end of the research internship, you will deliver a benchmark library for performing evaluations on SOTA LLMs and a written report of your compiled results for posting to our blog and potential publication.

Requirements

• Current grad student in computer science or similar

• Previous publications or research projects creating LLM benchmarks

• Demonstrated software engineering experience via open-source projects or employment

• Evidence of written communication skills via previous reports or publications

Nice to have

• Actively pursuing PhD

• First author publications at major conferences

• Familiarity with Typescript

Life at Latitude

We’re a profitable, remote-first company with a hub in San Francisco. Building at the frontier of games and AI takes a certain kind of culture. At Latitude, you’ll find:

• High Trust — a team that takes ownership and delivers.

• Shared Creativity — we experiment, test, and build alongside our community.

• Continuous Growth — we push boundaries and support each other in leveling up.

Compensation & Equity: Offers are based on role, scope, and experience, and include both salary and equity so you share in what you help build.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents (subject to plan terms and eligibility; benefits vary by location). HSA options are available depending on the selected plan.

• Company-provided laptop (Mac by default) and the tools you need to do your best work.

• Flexible PTO, encouraged and supported. Many teammates take around 2 days per month plus additional time each quarter, depending on role and team planning.

• Access to the latest AI models to accelerate your work.

• $100/month Learning Fund for books, courses, coaching, conferences, and video games. We believe great builders learn from everywhere.