About the role#
NVIDIA is hiring a Platform Performance and Power Intern for the Spring 2027 term. You will join the Performance Lab to conduct post-silicon benchmarking on NVIDIA and competitive GPU products. This role involves testing across notebook, desktop, workstation, and embedded platforms. You will provide data to internal software, hardware, sales, and marketing teams to support product decisions. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 8 months.
What you'll do#
- Perform hands-on performance and power testing on current GPU platforms using real-world gaming, professional visualization, and AI applications.
- Configure and maintain test systems, including hardware, operating systems, drivers, and benchmarking software.
- Analyze benchmark and power data to create reports that help teams improve GPU efficiency.
- Debug issues related to applications, scripts, or hardware and collaborate with engineering teams on resolutions.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate testing and improve workflow efficiency.
- Contribute data to inform future GPU builds and competitive analysis.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with Python programming for automation, data processing, or testing.
- Academic or project experience with computer architecture fundamentals.
- Experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, Agilent DAQs, or National Instruments DAQs.
- Exposure to performance or power measurement techniques.
- Interest in GPU technology and how hardware and software interactions affect performance per watt.
- Experience running application-based benchmarks across gaming, ProViz, and AI domains is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Hourly rate: 20 USD to 71 USD, depending on experience, education, and location.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA operates as a computer hardware manufacturer based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on accelerated computing and graphics technology. It produces hardware for markets including artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centers. The organization employs over 50,000 people and maintains a global presence.
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