JobsResearch Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI - New College Grad 2026
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Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

$168,000 - $264,500 per year

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a generative AI researcher to join its fundamental generative AI research team. The role focuses on advancing generative AI methods across various applications, including text, image, video, and scientific domains. Candidates will engage in groundbreaking research while collaborating with a talented team that publishes in top machine learning venues. This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions that have a real-world impact.

Requirements

  • Completing or recently completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of generative AI.
  • Experience in building generative models for diverse data types including text, image, 3D, video, multimodal, biology, chemistry, or material science.
  • Excellent programming skills in prototyping environments such as Python, C++, and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA).
  • Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch.
  • Outstanding research track record.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and implement novel, large-scale generative AI methods.
  • Publish original research.
  • Collaborate with team members, research teams, and product teams.
  • Speak at conferences and events.
  • Transfer technology to 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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