NVIDIA 2026 Ignite Internships: Hardware Engineering

Job Description

NVIDIA is offering 2026 Ignite Hardware Engineering Internships for first and second year undergrad students. The 12-week program provides hands-on experience with real projects and technical experts in Santa Clara, CA.

Requirements

• Currently a first or second year undergrad pursuing a bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE, Mathematics, or related fields
• Demonstrated passion through clubs, leadership roles, extracurricular projects, etc.
• Enrolled in computing and engineering courses focused on HW basics
• Basic knowledge of programming languages like C, C++, Python, Perl, MATLAB
• Creativity, problem-solving mentality, adaptability to new experiences
• Desire to learn new concepts and tools in a growing workspace

Responsibilities

• Work on real projects with technical experts
• Develop skills in hardware engineering
• Participate in a fully immersive 12-week internship program at the Santa Clara location
• Collaborate with teams on real technical projects

Benefits

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.