Performance Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Details

For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU — the engine of modern visual computing — the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis, and scientific research. Visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people interact with technology.

Role overview

We are looking for a Performance Engineer intern who will assemble computer hardware, develop and run automation scripts on applications and design tools to provide performance information. The ideal candidate is a game enthusiast with a good understanding of in-game settings and graphics technologies, familiar with NVIDIA products and their characteristics. Experience and passion for PC games is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Run performance, image quality and power tests of PC games and benchmark applications on various GPUs.
• Build automation scripts for benchmarking procedures and manage configuration files.
• Design new tools and create efficient processes to accomplish tasks.
• Build and configure computer systems with appropriate hardware and software to run benchmarks.
• Analyze and validate results from test runs and craft reports used by various groups within the company.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience playing PC games; good knowledge of PC systems and components.
• Deep understanding of 3D application performance testing methods and techniques.
• Ability to automate running tests on code.
• Excellent programming and debugging skills in a scripting language; Python preferred.

Preferred / Ways to stand out

• Strong skills or previous experience in benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA GEFORCE series and NVIDIA software products.
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Prior quality performance engineering experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Internship hourly rate: 20 CAD - 63 CAD.
• You will also be eligible for intern benefits: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/interns/

Additional information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 21, 2025.
• Position type: Full time (internship).