Ph.D. Research Intern — Computer Architecture and Systems (2027 Internship)
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Ph.D. Research Intern — Computer Architecture and Systems (2027 Internship)
Role Summary
Research internship on NVIDIA's Computer Architecture and Systems teams. Contribute to design and evaluation of GPU/CPU architectures, systems software, AI systems, and distributed systems with the goal of producing prototypes, patents, publications, or product transfers.
Hourly compensation range is provided by the employer (38 USD - 94 USD per hour).
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for active Ph.D. students. No specific years of professional experience required; must be enrolled for the full duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities for the internship include:
- Design and implement novel ideas in GPU/CPU architectures, system architectures, operating systems, AI systems, and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with team members, cross-functional teams, and external researchers.
- Prototype research results and work to transfer successful research into product groups.
- Deliver tangible outcomes such as prototypes, patents, products, and peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements
Must-have skills and attributes (education requirements are listed separately below):
- Demonstrated research track record with publications at top conferences.
- Programming proficiency in C, C++, and Python; CUDA experience where applicable.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Research experience in one or more relevant areas such as chip/system architecture, scalable memory and interconnects, scheduling and power/performance optimization, specialized accelerators, AI/ML systems and infrastructure, programming systems and compilers, high-performance networking, or VLSI/EDA.
- Ability to produce transferable results (prototypes, patents, or publications).
Education Requirements
Must be actively enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field for the full duration of the internship. The anticipated graduation date (month and year) must be clearly indicated on the resume or CV.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
