NVIDIA · 13 hours ago
GPU Architect Intern - Summer 2026
Santa Clara, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $71/hr
Start in 2026 SummerNVIDIA is a leader in computer graphics and accelerated computing, and they are seeking a GPU Architect Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will be involved in developing and improving GPU architecture features, working alongside world-class architects and researchers to innovate in graphics and parallel computing fields.
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Responsibilities
Design and build new hardware features for future graphics architectures as well as create and elevate graphics algorithms
Invent and develop software for various hardware simulators and test infrastructures
Work in a dynamic team to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify functional or performance models
Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new graphics architectures
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in (CS, EE, Math)
Strong programming ability: C / C++
Knowledge and background in computer architecture, graphics algorithms, and fundamentals of machine learning
Strong software/coding and debugging skills, and a balance of research and execution
Relevant domains include; Graphics / Computer Architecture, Computer Vision, Spatial Intelligence, VR, and AI/ML
Preferred
Performance optimization and understanding of power architecture and efficiency is strongly preferred
Knowledge and background in Direct X and CUDA is a plus
Benefits
Intern benefits
Company
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
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