About the role#
NVIDIA is looking for a research intern to join the Spatial Intelligence lab. You will work on projects that bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Santa Clara, California, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Research, design, and implement methods for generative AI for videos, reconstruction, simulation, video understanding, policy learning, reinforcement learning, and VLMs.
- Publish original research findings by the end of your internship.
- Work alongside team members and external researchers to advance project goals.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least a second-year Ph.D. student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics.
- A strong background in computer vision theory and practice, as well as deep learning.
- Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, along with knowledge of C++ and parallel programming like CUDA.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
- A proven research track record, including at least two papers published at top venues like CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR, with at least one as the main author.
- Competence with version control systems like git and strong communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: The hourly rate ranges from 38 USD to 94 USD, based on experience, location, and degree level. Interns are also eligible for benefits.
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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