Research Scientist, ML Systems - PhD New College Grad 2026

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

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Research Scientist New Graduate with a focus on ML Systems (MLSys). The role centers on developing scalable hardware, software, and infrastructure for ML models, with opportunities to publish research and present at conferences.

You will collaborate across teams spanning software, hardware, AI, and networking to push the boundaries of ML systems efficiency and resilience. The position requires a recent Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in CS/CE/EE with strong OS, distributed systems, inference/training systems, data management, networking, cloud computing, or computer architecture.
• Strong publication, patent, and collaboration history is a huge advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in one specific area and ability to be the go-to resource.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, and scripting languages.
• Experience with using AI tools for analysis, design, and code development.

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze efficiency, scaling, and resilience challenges in ML systems, algorithms, and applications.
• Develop systems solutions (hardware, software, infrastructure) for future ML systems.
• Contribute to the co-design of next-generation AI/ML algorithms and systems.
• Collaborate with diverse research and product teams across software, hardware, AI, and networking.
• Publish original research and speak at conferences and events.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Scripting languages

Education

Ph.D. in CS/CE/EE

Job description

Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are now looking for a Research Scientist New Graduate with a focus on Machine Learning Systems (MLSys). NVIDIA Research is seeking exceptional systems researchers to contribute to the development of hardware, software, and infrastructure technology for ML systems of all scales. Advances in AI/ML heavily rely on the development of efficient, scalable, resilient, and trustworthy systems for training, fine-tuning, and serving ML models. AI/ML applications are also pushing the limits of both personal devices and warehouse-scale data centers. All layers of AI systems need to be co-designed and co-optimized to maximize performance and energy efficiency, improve scalability, and support emerging algorithms in this space. We are seeking candidates that have a proven track record of research excellence, a broad perspective on systems design across the full hardware/software/infrastructure stack, and depth in one of the layers such as AI/ML systems, operating systems, distributed systems, data management, cloud computing, and computer architecture.

What you'll be doing:

• Understand and analyze the efficiency, scaling, and resilience challenges in ML systems, algorithms, and applications.
• Develop creative systems solutions (hardware, software, infrastructure) for future ML systems of all scales.
• Contribute to the co-design of next-generation AI/ML algorithms and systems.
• Collaborate with a diverse set of research and product teams across the company, spanning software, hardware, AI, and networking.
• Publish original research and speak at conferences and events.

What we need to see:

• Recent graduate with a Ph.D. in CS/CE/EE with a strong background in operating systems, distributed systems, inference and training systems, data management systems, networking, cloud computing, and/or computer architecture (or equivalent experience).
• A strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history is a huge advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in one specific area with the ability to become the go-to resource within a team having varied backgrounds.
• Background with experimental research and development.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or scripting languages.
• Experience with using AI tools for analysis, design, and code development.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.