Applied Scientist, AI Enterprise Products - New College Grad 2026

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 168,000-264,500 per year
JUNIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 7 Algorithms @ 3 Communication @ 3 NLP @ 6 PyTorch @ 7 CUDA @ 6

Details

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. As an NVIDIAN, you will be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment and encouraged to do your best work.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new deep learning-based approaches to improve capabilities of large AI models.
  • Design and implement techniques for post-training such as model alignment.
  • Transfer research to NVIDIA's software product teams.
  • Publish research at conferences such as EMNLP, ACL, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, etc.
  • Partner with AI researchers in leading universities and industrial research labs.
  • Open source models and algorithms as part of NVIDIA NeMo.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Ph.D. or MS (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Applied Math.
  • Strong understanding of deep learning with applications in NLP.
  • Publication and product record in NLP, Speech, or multi-modal AI.
  • Ability to independently set and complete a research agenda.
  • Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience with Python and PyTorch.
  • Understanding of optimization theory, stochastic algorithms, and/or numerical methods.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a dynamic, product-oriented, distributed team.

Ways to stand out / Preferred

  • Good track record of leading published research projects.
  • Contribution to open-source software.
  • Strong C++ and/or CUDA programming skills.
  • Reinforcement learning experience.
  • Systems software engineering knowledge and expertise in optimizing software for computational performance.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD (base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
  • Eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits).

Additional details

  • Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 17, 2026.
  • This posting is for an existing vacancy.
  • NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.