About the role#
NVIDIA Research is looking for interns to join the AI-Aided Engineering team. We develop new AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design. Our work focuses on neural operators, geometric representations, and large-scale learning. You will work with mentors on research projects that aim for real-world impact. We tailor these projects to match your expertise, with opportunities to publish at conferences and journals.
What you'll do#
- Research, design, and implement novel AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design.
- Work with your team, mentor, and other researchers.
- Collaborate with product groups to move research into practical applications.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong research track record and the ability to develop and evaluate new ideas.
- Excellent Python programming skills and experience with PyTorch or a comparable framework.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong expertise in physical simulation and engineering, such as CFD, numerical solvers, or CAD/NURBS-based geometric modeling and processing.
- Strong expertise in large-scale deep learning model training, such as training LLMs, vision transformers, or other large-scale neural networks.
- Experience with geometry encoding and learning from meshes, point clouds, or CAD is preferred.
- Experience developing agentic AI systems for tool use, automated experimentation, or scientific and engineering workflows is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- The hourly rate for this position is 38 USD to 94 USD.
- Applications are accepted until November 3, 2026.
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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