PhD Research Intern, Generalist Embodied Agents Research - Fall 2025

Details

NVIDIA is searching for an outstanding research intern to build humanoid robot foundation models and systems in the Generalist Embodied Agent Research (GEAR) group. The mission is to build general-purpose embodied agents that learn to explore and master complex skills across the virtual and physical worlds.

You will work with a collaborative research team producing influential works on multimodal foundation models, large-scale robot learning, game AI, and physical simulation. Past projects include Eureka, VIMA, Voyager, MineDojo, MimicPlay, Prismer, and Project GR00T, a foundation model for humanoid robots.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel AI algorithms and models for general-purpose humanoid robots and embodied agents
• Develop large-scale AI training and inference methods for foundation models
• Optimize and deploy AI models in physical simulation and on robot hardware
• Collaborate with research and engineering teams across NVIDIA to transfer research to products and services

Requirements

• Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.
• Outstanding engineering skills in rapid prototyping and model training frameworks (PyTorch, Jax, TensorFlow); Python required; C++ and CUDA are a plus
• Excellent skills working with large-scale machine learning/AI systems and computer infrastructure
• Experience in at least one area: multimodal foundation models or robotics

Multimodal Foundation Model:

• Hands-on training experience and publications with models such as LLMs, vision-language models, video generative models, diffusion models, action-based transformers

Robotics:

• Hands-on training and publications in robot learning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, classical control methods)
• Deep understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and sensors
• Ability to safely operate robot hardware, lab equipment, and tools
• Knowledge of control methods like PID, MPC, whole body control
• Familiarity with physics simulation frameworks such as Mujoco and Isaac suite

Benefits

• Hourly intern rate: 30 USD - 90 USD depending on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience
• Eligibility for NVIDIA intern benefits
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

NVIDIA is considered one of the most desirable technology employers globally, focusing on forward-thinking and productive talent in robotics and embodied agents research.