NVIDIA 2026 Internships: PhD Hardware Research at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SemiconductorIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, for the entire duration of the internship
  • Depending on the internship, prior experience or knowledge in programming skills and technologies: Python, C, C++, Perl, MATLAB, CUDA, Verilog, SystemVerilog, CAD tool packages (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, HFSS), ML Frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), EDA tools
  • Strong background in research with publications at top conferences and/or patents
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Research experience in at least one of the following areas: Circuit Design, PLLs and Clocking Circuits, SerDes and High-Speed Signaling, Integrated Photonics and Optical Interconnects, SRAMs, Memory Design, and Cache Architectures, Power Delivery/Regulation, Security Circuits and Hardware Security, High-Speed Logical Design, Novel Digital VLSI Circuits, ASIC and VLSI, ASIC and VLSI Design Techniques, ML Accelerators, Hardware/software co-design, Electronic Design Automation, GPU accelerated EDA, Agent for Hardware Design

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement novel approaches to circuit and VLSI design, including ASIC development and advanced EDA methodologies
  • Collaborate with other team members, teams, and/or external researchers
  • Transfer research to product groups to enable new products or types of products
  • Deliver results including prototypes, patents, products, and/or publishing original research

Skills

Python
C
C++
Perl
MATLAB
CUDA
Verilog
SystemVerilog
Cadence
Synopsys
HFSS
PyTorch
EDA tools

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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