Applied Research Intern, NLP - Fall 2026

About the role#

NVIDIA is seeking an Applied Research Intern to join the Nemotron post-training team for the Fall 2026 term. This role focuses on the development of next-generation AI models and open-source software, requiring a researcher capable of managing large-scale experiments and contributing to deep learning systems for natural language processing.

What you'll do#

• Develop and prototype new algorithms and models for AI model post-training.
• Contribute to open-source projects, including NeMo-RL.
• Work on the development of the next version of Nemotron models.
• Publish results from your internship project.
• Design and manage large deep learning systems.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Strong knowledge of deep learning for natural language processing.
• Experience working with PyTorch or JAX.
• Ability to work independently and manage large sets of experiments with strong attention to detail.

Location & details#

• Location: Santa Clara, California.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: Paid position with an hourly rate between 20 USD and 71 USD, depending on experience, education, and location.
• Employment type: Full-time.