PhD Research Intern: AI Hardware & Systems

NVIDIA; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Research in Massachusetts seeks a PhD candidate for an internship focusing on algorithms, hardware, and system software for deep learning and robotics. You will prototype new ideas, run simulations, and contribute to benchmarking.

Strong coding in C/C++/Python is required, plus a willingness to explore AI tooling for software design. Hourly internship rates range from 38 USD to 94 USD, with NVIDIA internship benefits and a path to impactful, long-term research contributions.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in a relevant field (CS, CE, EE, Physics, Math).
• At least one year of university or industrial research experience in computer architecture or systems.
• Strong programming ability in C, C++ and Python.
• Eagerness to learn and use AI tools for software development.
• Experience designing and evaluating ideas through prototyping, simulation, modeling, or experiments.
• Clear communication of research ideas, methods, and results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge research on algorithms, hardware, and system software for deep learning, robotics, and related areas.
• Invent techniques and prototypes that enable new products or publications.
• Develop methods for evaluating research ideas via prototyping, simulation, modeling, or benchmarking.
• Produce technology vision and groundwork for products 5–10 years out.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Research experience

Communication of research ideas

Education

Pursuing PhD in CS/CE/EE/Physics/Math

Tools

AI tools

Simulation tools

Job description

NVIDIA Research in Massachusetts seeks a PhD candidate for an internship focusing on algorithms, hardware, and system software for deep learning and robotics. You will prototype new ideas, run simulations, and contribute to benchmarking.

Strong coding in C/C++/Python is required, plus a willingness to explore AI tooling for software design. Hourly internship rates range from 38 USD to 94 USD, with NVIDIA internship benefits and a path to impactful, long-term research contributions.