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PhD Research Intern, Programming Systems - 2027

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

10/1/2026

Compensation

$38.00 - $94.00 per hour

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

NVIDIA is looking for a researcher to join their programming systems research team, focusing on advancing parallel computing and related technologies. The role involves developing innovative algorithms and software to enhance programming models and tools. Candidates will work on prototypes that could lead to patents and future products, while also collaborating with product teams for integration into NVIDIA's platform. This position offers the opportunity to impact various industries through cutting-edge research and development.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a PhD Degree in relevant discipline(s) such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
  • 2+ years of relevant industrial and university experience in hardware, software, or algorithm development.
  • Strong programming ability in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Python, or Rust.
  • A track record of research contributions in programming languages, compilers, runtime systems, or related fields.
  • Published academic papers in the field of research.

Responsibilities

  • Develop algorithms and design software to advance parallel computing and related technologies.
  • Invent new techniques and methodologies to enable new products or types of products.
  • Produce technology vision and foundational concepts for products 5-10 years into the future.
  • Focus on extending and improving existing products through innovative solutions.
  • Build prototype software that demonstrates the potential of novel solutions.

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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