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NVIDIA · 1 day ago

NVIDIA 2026 Internships: PhD Graphics and Simulation Research - US

NVIDIA is a leader in accelerated computing, transforming industries through AI and digital twins. They are seeking PhD candidates for internships focused on Graphics and Simulation, where interns will design algorithms and collaborate on innovative research projects.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop algorithms, hardware, and software that advance the state of the art in computing, graphics, media processing, and other technologies central to NVIDIA’s business
Invent new techniques, technologies, methodologies, processes, and devices, to enable new products or types of products. Deliverable results may include prototypes, patents, leading to products and publications
Collaborate with other team members, teams, and/or external researchers

Qualification

PythonCCUDAHLSL/GLSLML FrameworksResearch experienceLarge-scale model training3D Deep LearningDigital human creationHuman motion modelingSynthetic data generationCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, for the entire duration of the internship
Depending on the internship, prior experience or knowledge requirements could include the following programming skills and technologies: Python, C, CUDA, HLSL/GLSL, ML Frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, Warp)
Strong background in research with publications at top conferences
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with large-scale model training is a plus
Potential internships require research experience in at least one of the following areas: Real-Time Graphics and Rendering, Simulation and Animation, Generative AI for graphics, simulation, and content creation, 3D Deep Learning, Digital human creation, Human motion modeling, GPU-accelerated algorithms and systems for graphics and simulation, Synthetic data generation

Benefits

Intern benefits

Company

NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.

H1B Sponsorship

NVIDIA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1355)
2023 (976)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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