Fundamental GenAI Research Scientist — New Grad 2026

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Research is seeking a world-class researcher to join the fundamental generative AI team in Santa Clara. You will advance large-scale generative models for text, image, 3D, or multimodal data and have the freedom to pursue groundbreaking ideas within a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes publishing at top venues, transferring techniques to product groups, and presenting at conferences. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS/Engineering/Statistics or equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of generative AI.
• Experience building generative models for text, image, 3D, video or multimodal data.
• Excellent programming in Python; C++ and parallel programming (CUDA).
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch.
• Outstanding research track record.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement novel, large-scale generative AI methods.
• Publish original research.
• Collaborate with team members, research teams, as well as product teams.
• Speak at conferences and events.
• Transfer technology to product groups.

Skills

Generative AI knowledge

Python programming

C++ / CUDA parallel programming

PyTorch knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in CS/Engineering/Statistics

Tools

CUDA

Job description

NVIDIA Research is seeking a world-class researcher to join the fundamental generative AI team in Santa Clara. You will advance large-scale generative models for text, image, 3D, or multimodal data and have the freedom to pursue groundbreaking ideas within a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes publishing at top venues, transferring techniques to product groups, and presenting at conferences. A Ph.D.