About the role#
NVIDIA is looking for Systems Software Engineering interns to join our teams in Santa Clara. This is a full-time, 12-week internship where you will work on projects that impact our GPU systems, software security, graphics drivers, compiler technology, and firmware development. We review applications on a rolling basis.
What you'll do#
- Define, design, and develop integrated and discrete GPU system software components.
- Create architecture and design specifications.
- Harden and develop secure solutions across the software stack.
- Build tools and infrastructure to scale security efforts.
- Design and implement graphics drivers and platform support.
- Conduct conformance tests for new hardware features.
- Train and debug issues within the graphics software stack.
- Work on deep-learning compiler technology and investigate optimization opportunities.
- Support development of firmware run on embedded microcontrollers.
- Participate in testing new and existing firmware.
- Develop tools and infrastructure to improve front-end design and verification.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Enrollment for the full duration of the internship.
- Your resume or CV must clearly indicate your anticipated graduation date.
- Course or internship experience in one or more of the following: Operating Systems, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Networking, Low-Level Programming, Network Security, Cryptography, Computer Systems Architecture, Microcontroller and Microprocessor fundamentals, Real-Time Systems Development, Device Driver Programming, Game Console Middleware, Graphics Theory, Simulation or Emulation, Compiler Construction, High-Performance Computing, or Embedded Systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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