About the role#
NVIDIA Research is looking for PhD students to join the NVResearch team. You will focus on long-horizon problems in high-performance networking and computing systems. Your work will inform our technology direction for the next 5 to 10 years.
What you'll do#
- Develop algorithms and design hardware and software.
- Invent new techniques, methodologies, and devices.
- Create prototypes, file patents, and contribute to research publications.
- Optimize communication stacks for AI training and inference.
- Design network protocols and congestion control mechanisms.
- Co-design AI systems across software and hardware layers.
- Develop circuits and microarchitecture for network controllers and switches.
- Architect networks using optical switching and silicon photonics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or an equivalent field.
- Research experience in hardware, software, or networking.
- Knowledge of networking architectures, topologies, routing, and system design.
- A track record of publications at conferences like ISCA, HPCA, NSDI, or SIGCOMM, or research on a clear path to publication.
- Experience with network simulation and high-performance computing systems.
- Familiarity with AI model training and inference communication patterns.
- Strong programming skills in Python for rapid prototyping, along with C++ and parallel programming experience.
- Experience using AI agents to accelerate research, such as automating experiments or analyzing results.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in Santa Clara, California.
- The term is for Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The hourly rate ranges from 38 USD to 94 USD based on location, experience, and degree level.
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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