PhD Intern, AI ML in Wireless L1/L2 - Spring 2026 at NVIDIA

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Telecommunications, AI, WirelessIndustries

Requirements

  • Full time PhD student doing research in the fields of AI and Wireless domains, and able to work as an Intern for at least 6 months or more starting from last week of January 2026
  • Thorough understanding of the wireless Layer1/Layer2 functions and algorithm aspects
  • Excellent grip on AI and ML concepts, techniques and abreast of latest developments in this field
  • Deep understanding of Transformers, CNNs and other ML Architectures and their use cases
  • Hands on experience in simulating signal processing algorithms in Matlab and Python
  • Programming skills in C/C++
  • Experience in analyzing the problem, identifying the right model architectures, developing Models, Training and Optimization, preferably on signal processing domains
  • Ways to stand out
  • Knowledge of CPU, DSP or GPU architecture, as well as memory, I/O and networking interfaces
  • Experience with programming latency sensitive, real-time, multi-threaded applications on CPUs and one or more of GPUs or DSPs or Vector processors
  • Appetite to learn the details of how next generations of GPU will operate and build an outstanding Software-Radio 5G/6G stack that can fully demonstrate their power
  • Familiarity with CUDA programming and NVIDIA GPU Architectures

Responsibilities

  • Develop and Optimize AI / ML modules for functional blocks specifically in wireless signal processing
  • Perform literature survey to understand the prior art on AI/ML for RAN
  • Analyze and identify the suitable ML architecture for the RAN functions of interest
  • Identify the right ML Architecture, complexity for each of the functional blocks
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to optimize the OTA performance and compute complexity with DevTech and other business units within NVIDIA
  • Benchmarking of OTA performance improvements with AI models and compute needs on different platforms
  • Iteratively train, test & modify Model Arch for performance improvements

Skills

AI
ML
Wireless Signal Processing
RAN
Phy Layer
MAC Layer
CUDA
Deep Learning
GPU
Benchmarking
OTA Performance

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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