Research Scientist: Real-Time AI for Graphics & Gaming

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 264,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Research Scientist in Generative AI for Graphics and Gaming to push real-time AI for visuals and gameplay. You will conduct cutting-edge research, train large models on multi-GPU clusters with PyTorch, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into shipped features for millions of players.

This role offers access to extensive GPU resources and a mission to advance neural rendering, world models, and AI-driven experiences in modern engines.

Qualifications

• PhD pursuit in CS/engineering/related field (or equivalent).
• Deep learning in image/video generation or graphics with solid fundamentals.
• Experience training large models on multi-GPU clusters; PyTorch; distributed training.
• Background in graphics pipelines or game engines; generative models or neural rendering is a plus.
• Proven track record of impactful research and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop AI models to improve real-time graphics quality, latency and experiences.
• Design and run large-scale pre-training and fine-tuning for foundation models for graphics and gaming.
• Build data pipelines and datasets for large-scale training (synthetic/real-world content).
• Prototype models for real-time image/video/3D content generation in modern engines.
• Collaborate with product, driver, hardware, engine and platform teams to ship features.

Skills

Deep learning for graphics

Distributed training

PyTorch

CUDA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing PhD in CS/Engineering/Applied Math or related field

Tools

CUDA

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Research Scientist in Generative AI for Graphics and Gaming to push real-time AI for visuals and gameplay. You will conduct cutting-edge research, train large models on multi-GPU clusters with PyTorch, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into shipped features for millions of players.

This role offers access to extensive GPU resources and a mission to advance neural rendering, world models, and AI-driven experiences in modern engines.