PhD Research Intern, Circuits - 2027

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Research seeks PhD interns to advance high-performance, low-power circuits on the Circuits team in Santa Clara. You will explore novel circuit approaches, prototype systems, and collaborate across research and product groups to transfer technology to production.

The role emphasizes strong circuit design fundamentals, exposure to PLLs, SerDes, power delivery, and fast transient control architectures. Interns will contribute to an ambitious research agenda and gain real impact in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, CS/Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in power delivery research in one of: novel digital/analog control for fast transient response of power converters.
• EMI analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of circuit design across PLLs, SerDes, high-speed signaling, etc.

Responsibilities

• Explore circuit approaches to optimize processor computation, interconnect power.
• Design and implement circuit approaches in prototype systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and product teams across research and product roles.
• Transfer technology to product groups.

Skills

Power delivery research

High-performance circuit design

PhD-level research capability

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

We are now looking for a PhD Research Interns for our Circuits team. Advanced circuit design is critically important in the post-Moore's Law age. Without the ability to scale process to increase performance and reduce power, we must rely more and more on creative architectural and underlying circuit solutions to provide continuing advancement from generation to generation.

NVIDIA Research is seeking world-class circuit researchers to contribute to the exploration of future high-performance, low-power circuit technologies and development of prototype circuits. If you have a strong circuits background, desire to collaborate with elite researchers on critical problems, and a vision about how to advance the state-of-the-art, the team will be a great fit for you. NVIDIA has an ambitious circuit research agenda that involves taking circuit technology to the next level. This position offers an opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-moving technology-focused company.

What you'll be doing:

• Explore circuit approaches to optimizing processor computation and interconnect performance and power.
• Design and implement circuit approaches in prototype systems.
• Collaborate with other researchers and a diverse set of internal product teams across research and product roles.
• Transfer technology to product groups.

What we need to see:

• Pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field.
• We are looking for candidates with power delivery research experience with focus on one of the following areas: Novel Digital and Analog control architectures for fast transient response of power converters
• EMI analysis and mitigation technique
• Power supply Design and Analysis for applications with low failure rate
• Excellent knowledge and broad background of theory and practice of circuit design.
• Depth in one or more areas of high-performance circuit design (PLLs and clocking, SerDes and high-speed signaling, photonics, SRAMs, power delivery/regulation, security circuits, and high-speed logic).
• Track record of research excellence or significant product development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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 for this job will be accepted at least until September 17, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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