Role at a glance
- Salary
- $20 – $71/hr
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Course or internship experience related to the following areas could be required
- Education
- Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer...
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Role Summary
This 8–12-month full-time internship offers students hands-on experience with NVIDIA’s Deep Learning, performance engineering, platform performance and power, and high-performance computing teams. Interns work on projects involving GPU benchmarking, automation, testing, and analysis that support internal software, hardware, sales, and marketing groups.
What You'll Do
- Run performance, image quality, and power tests for visualization, AI, LLM, and GPU benchmark applications.
- Configure computer systems with hardware and software for benchmarking and maintain test systems, operating systems, drivers, and...
- Complete post-silicon performance and power benchmarking on NVIDIA and competitive GPU products.
- Aggregate, analyze, and generate written and visual reports using testing data for internal teams.
- Write automation scripts, design testing tools, and improve data gathering and testing processes.
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Actively enrolled in a university pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field for the full 8–12-month duration; anticipated graduation date must be clearly indicated on a resume or CV.
Required
- Active university enrollment
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Availability for the full 8–12-month duration of the internship
- Anticipated graduation date indicated on a resume or CV
Preferred
- GPU Accelerated Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, TensorRT, Torch, DML
- GPU Programming: CUDA, OpenCL, OpenACC
- HPC Applications: LAMMPS, GROMACS, Amber, RTM
- Linux and Python/Unix Shell Scripting
- Containers: Docker or Singularity
- 3D Graphics, Image Quality and Power Testing
- Low Level System Configuration: BIOS Configurations, Memory Timing, Controlling Cache Latency, Overclocking
- Electrical Fundamentals: Power Measurement, Multimeters or Data Acquisition Tools
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By submitting your resume, you acknowledge that your 2027 Developer and Performance Technology 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 Deep Learning teams. We’re seeking strategic, ambitious, hard-working, and creative individuals who are passionate about helping us tackle challenges no one else can solve.
Throughout the 8–12-month full-time internship, students will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business. We’re looking for students pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree within a relevant or related field.
Potential Internships in this field include:
Performance Engineering
- Running performance, image quality, and power tests for Professional Visualization, AI, and LLM benchmark applications on various GPUs; Configuring computer systems with appropriate hardware and software to run benchmarks
- Building automation scripts to benchmarking procedure and balancing configuration files; assembling computer hardware, developing and running automation scripts on applications, and designing tools
- Course or internship experience related to the following areas could be required: Linux and Shell Scripting, GPU Accelerated Deep Learning Frameworks (TRT, Torch, DML), Python, Containers (Docker or Singularity), Embedded Platforms, 3D Graphics, GPU Programming (CUDA, OpenCL), Benchmarking, Image Quality and Power Testing, Scripting, Debugging, Low Level System Configuration (BIOS Configurations, Memory Timing, Controlling Cache Latency, Overclocking)
Platform Performance and Power
- Completing post-silicon performance and power benchmarking on NVIDIA and competitive GPU products; Compiling and analyzing data for internal software, hardware, sales, and marketing groups to inform decisions
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining test systems by configuring hardware, operating systems, drivers, and software tools used for benchmarking and data collection; Implementing hands-on tests focused on performance and power for GPU platforms; Maintaining automation tools to improve testing efficiency
- Course or internship experience related to the following areas could be required: Linux, Python Scripting, Debugging, Electrical Fundamentals (Power Measurement; Multimeters or Data Acquisition Tools), MMs, Agilent DAQs, National Instruments DAQs, GPU Programming (CUDA, OpenCL), Embedded Platforms, Benchmarking, Power Testing
Deep Learning and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Planning and executing GPU performance benchmarking across a wide range of HPC and DL Frameworks and Applications; Aggregating, analyzing, and generating written and visual reports with testing data for internal teams
- Writing scripts to improve data gathering through automation, designing efficient processes for testing a wide variety of applications and hardware; Assisting with the development of tools and processes to improve performance of automated testing
- Course or internship experience related to the following areas could be required: GPU-Enabled Deep Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, TensorRT), GPU-Enabled HPC Applications (LAMMPS, GROMACS, Amber, RTM), GPU/CPU Benchmarking (Coud Solutions i.e. AWS, GCP, Azure), GPU Programming (CUDA, OpenACC, OpenCL), Compilers (GNU, Intel Composer, PGI), Clusters (Slurm, Kubernetes)
What we need to see:
- Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, for the full 8–12-month duration of the internship; anticipated graduation date (month and year) must be clearly indicated on a resume or CV to be considered.
- Developer and Performance Internship Preferred Start Dates: February 2027 or May 2027
Depending on the internship role, prior experience or knowledge requirements could include the following programming skills and technologies:
- GPU Accelerated Deep Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, TensorRT, Torch, DML), GPU Programming (CUDA, OpenCL), HPC Applications (LAMMPS, GROMACS, Amber, RTM), Linux, Python/Unix Shell Scripting, Containers (Docker or Singularity)
- 3D Graphics, Image Quality and Power Testing, Low Level System Configuration (BIOS Configurations, Memory Timing, Controlling Cache Latency, Overclocking), Electrical Fundamentals (Power Measurement; Multimeters or Data Acquisition Tools), Compilers (GNU, Intel Composer, PGI), Clusters (Slurm, Kubernetes), Embedded Platforms, Debugging, Benchmarking, Power Testing
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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 20 USD - 71 USD.You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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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.
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.