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NVIDIA 2027 Internships: Ph.D. Research Generative AI

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$38 – $94/hr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Internship
Experience
Strong background in research with publications at top conferences.
Education
Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, for...

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Role Summary

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This Ph.D. Research Generative AI internship supports NVIDIA’s Generative AI teams and related areas including computer vision, robotics, and other technologies relevant to NVIDIA’s business. Interns develop research and transfer results to product groups through prototypes, patents, products, or original research publications.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement algorithms for generative AI, computer vision, robotics, and related technology domains.
  • Collaborate with team members, other teams, and external researchers.
  • Transfer research to product groups to enable new products or types of products.
  • Deliver prototypes, patents, products, and/or publish original research.

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Qualifications

Must be actively enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field for the full internship; anticipated graduation date must be on the resume or CV. Potential requirements include Python, C++, CUDA, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow. Strong research background with publications at top conferences; excellent communication and collaboration skills. Potential research areas include multimodal foundation models, diffusion models, world models, image/video/audio generation, large language models, vision-language models, action-based transformers, long-context methods, physics-based simulation, flow-based generative models, synthetic data generation, AI for science, protein/molecule generation, climate modeling and weather forecasting, and PDEs.

Required

  • Python
  • C++
  • CUDA
  • Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, Tensorflow, etc.)
  • Strong background in research with publications at top conferences
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

  • Experience with large-scale model training

Original job description

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By submitting your resume, you acknowledge that your Ph.D. Research Generative AI internship application will be processed in accordance with NVIDIA’s Applicant Privacy Policy and you agree to our Terms of Service. We’ll review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out if your experience fits one of our many internship opportunities. 


NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges no one else can solve. Our work in AI and digital twins is transforming the world's largest industries and profoundly impacting society — from gaming to robotics, self-driving cars to life-saving healthcare, climate change to virtual worlds where we can all connect and create. 


Our internships offer an excellent opportunity to expand your career and get hands on experience with one of our industry leading Generative AI teams. We’re seeking strategic, ambitious, hard-working, collaborative, and creative individuals who are passionate about helping us tackle challenges no one else can solve. Learn more about Research at NVIDIA


What you will be doing: 

  • Design and implement algorithms that push the boundaries of generative AI, computer vision, robotics, and other technology domains relevant to NVIDIA’s business. 
  • Collaborate with other team members, teams, and/or external researchers. 
  • Transfer your research to product groups to enable new products or types of products. Deliverable results include prototypes, patents, products, and/or publishing original research. 

What we need to see: 

  • Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, for the full duration of the internship; anticipated graduation date (month and yearmust be clearly indicated on a resume or CV to be considered.     
  • Depending on the internship, prior experience or knowledge requirements could include the following programming skills and technologies: Python, C++, CUDA, Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, Tensorflow, etc.) ​
  • Strong background in research with publications at top conferences. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Experience with large-scale model training is a plus. 

Potential internships require research experience in at least one of the following areas: 

  • Multimodal Foundation Models 
  • Diffusion Models 
  • World Models 
  • Image, Video, or Audio Generation 
  • Large Language Models 
  • Vision-Language Models 
  • Action-Based Transformers 
  • Long Context Methods 
  • Physics-Based Simulation 
  • Flow Based Generative Models 
  • Synthetic Data Generation 
  • AI for Science 

Protein/Molecule Generation 

Climate Modeling and Weather Forecasting 

Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) 


Click here to learn more about NVIDIA, our early talent programs, benefits offered to students and other helpful student resources related to our latest technologies and endeavors. 

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 38 USD - 94 USD.

You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.