About the role#
NVIDIA Research is looking for networking innovators to join the NVResearch team. You will contribute to the development of future high-performance networking and computing systems. This role focuses on long-horizon problems that inform the technology direction of the company 5-10 years into the future. You will work on creative ideas and new inventions that extend the state of the art in computing and networking.
What you'll do#
- Develop algorithms and design hardware and software.
- Invent new techniques, technologies, methodologies, processes, and devices.
- Deliver prototypes, patents, and publications.
- Optimize communication stacks for AI training and inference.
- Design network protocols and congestion control.
- Co-design AI systems across software and hardware.
- Develop circuits and microarchitecture for network controllers and switches.
- Architect networks built on optical switching and silicon photonics.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or an equivalent program.
- Relevant industry or university research experience in hardware, software, or networking.
- Background in networking architectures, topologies, routing, and system design.
- Publications at top-tier conferences such as ISCA, HPCA, NSDI, or SIGCOMM, or research clearly on track toward them.
- Hands-on experience with simulation of networks and high-performance computing systems.
- Familiarity with inference and training systems for AI models and associated communication patterns.
- Excellent programming skills in Python, C++, and parallel programming.
- Experience building or using AI agents to accelerate research, such as automating experiments or analyzing results.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: 38 USD to 94 USD per hour, depending on experience and education.
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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