JobsPhD Research Intern, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - 2027
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PhD Research Intern, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - 2027

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$38.00 - $94.00 per hour

PhD Internship
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
đź‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking Research Interns to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicles, robotics, and physical AI. The ASPIRE group focuses on foundational research to address challenges in safety, reliability, and autonomy of intelligent machines. Interns will engage in cutting-edge research while collaborating with experts across various fields. This role offers the opportunity to influence real-world products while conducting publishable research.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Relevant research experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, embodied AI, or autonomous systems.
  • Strong knowledge of the theory and practice of vehicle or robot autonomy.
  • A track record of research excellence demonstrated through publications at leading conferences and journals.
  • Exceptional Python programming skills; experience with C++ and parallel programming is a plus.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cutting-edge techniques for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and physical AI.
  • Conduct original research and publish results.
  • Collaborate with research colleagues, internal product teams, and external researchers.
  • Transfer technology developed to relevant product groups.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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