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Research Scientist, Embodied and Agentic AI - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA Full-time 12/10/2025 $160,000 - $258,750 a year
PhD Entry-Level

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional AI researcher to join their learning and perception research team, focusing on areas such as perception, agentic reasoning, and multi-modal learning. The role involves conducting impactful research, collaborating with teams, and mentoring interns, with opportunities to publish and present findings.

Requirements

  • Graduating with a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc., or have equivalent research experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of theory and practice of computer vision, LLMs, and agents.
  • Excellent programming skills in some rapid prototyping environment such as Python; C++ and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of common machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch.
  • Outstanding research track record.
  • Excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design and implement novel embodied and agentic AI methods.
  • Publish original research.
  • Collaborate with other team members and teams on mission-driven research.
  • Mentor interns.
  • Speak at conferences and events.
  • Work with product groups to transfer technology.
  • Collaborate with external researchers.

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.