About the role#
NVIDIA is looking for PhD interns to join the Learning and Perception research team. You will focus on embodied and agentic AI, covering areas like perception, agentic reasoning, multi-modal learning, and continual learning. Projects are matched to your specific expertise, and the team has a history of publishing internship work at top computer vision and machine learning venues.
What you'll do#
- Research, design, and implement new methods for embodied and agentic AI.
- Collaborate with a mentor and the broader research team to move ideas from early hypotheses through rigorous experimentation.
- Work with product and engineering groups to move research breakthroughs into real-world applications.
- Prototype and iterate on ideas using current hardware and infrastructure.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of AI theory and practice, specifically in computer vision, LLMs, and agents.
- Proficiency in programming for rapid prototyping, such as Python or C++.
- Experience with common machine learning frameworks like PyTorch.
- A promising research track record and strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of parallel programming, such as CUDA, is helpful.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based in Santa Clara, California, with remote options available.
- The position is offered on a rolling basis.
- Hourly pay ranges from 38 USD to 94 USD, depending on location, degree, and experience.
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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