Research Scientist, Networking Research - PhD New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAResearch Scientist, Networking Research - PhD New College Grad 2026
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/20/2026
Compensation
$168,000 - $264,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking an innovator in networking and system architecture to join their Research team, focusing on designing networks optimized for AI systems. The role involves leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance network architecture and facilitate intelligent decision-making for various tasks. This position offers the opportunity to work with creative individuals in a dynamic technology-focused environment. Candidates will contribute to the advancement of networking technologies for next-generation computing platforms.
Requirements
- Pursuing or recently completed a PhD in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
- 2+ years of relevant industrial and academic experience in systems and network design for AI or HPC infrastructure.
- Background and publication record in systems, networking, computer architecture, and/or machine learning for networking or systems.
- Experience with AI/ML methods for systems and networks supporting AI workloads, including familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
- Strong programming and prototyping ability, with experience in C++ and Python preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative network architectures, algorithms, and hardware/software co-design approaches for high-performance interconnects and large-scale distributed AI systems.
- Create and evaluate mechanisms for network and system decision-making in large-scale GPU/accelerator clusters.
- Invent new techniques, technologies, methodologies, processes, and devices to enable new products or types of products.
- Prototype new ideas in simulation or through analytical modeling.
- Produce technology vision and the basis for products 5-10 years out.
- Participate in the broader research community by publishing papers and speaking at conferences.
- Collaborate with external researchers, primarily in academia, to encourage mutually beneficial work.
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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