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PhD Research Intern, Networking - 2027

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$38.00 - $94.00 per hour

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

Job description

NVIDIA Research is looking for innovative networking researchers to join the NVResearch team as interns. This role focuses on developing high-performance networking and computing systems, requiring a blend of research excellence and a deep understanding of computer architecture and communication systems. Interns will have the opportunity to work on long-term research projects that influence NVIDIA's technology direction for the next 5-10 years. The position offers a chance to collaborate with creative minds in a dynamic technology-focused environment.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or an equivalent program.
  • Relevant industry or university research experience in hardware, software, or networking.
  • Background in networking architectures, topologies, routing, and system design.
  • Publications at top-tier conferences or research clearly on track toward them.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation of networks and high-performance computing systems.
  • Familiarity with inference and training systems for AI models and associated communication patterns.
  • Excellent programming skills in a rapid prototyping environment such as Python, C++, and parallel programming.
  • Experience building or using AI agents to accelerate research.

Responsibilities

  • Develop algorithms and design hardware and software to advance computing and networking technologies.
  • Invent new techniques, technologies, methodologies, processes, and devices for new product development.
  • Contribute to research that informs NVIDIA's technology direction for the next 5-10 years.
  • Work on projects optimizing communication stacks for AI training and inference.
  • Design network protocols and congestion control.
  • Co-design AI systems across software and hardware.
  • Develop circuits and microarchitecture for network controllers and switches.
  • Architect networks built on optical switching and silicon photonics.

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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