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PhD Research Intern, AI-Aided Engineering – 2027

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$38.00 - $94.00 per hour

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

Job description

NVIDIA Research is seeking research interns for the AI-Aided Engineering team, focusing on developing innovative AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design. Interns will work under experienced mentors on impactful research projects tailored to their expertise. The role emphasizes collaboration with product groups to translate research into practical applications. This position offers opportunities for publication at leading conferences and journals.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong research track record and the ability to develop and evaluate new ideas.
  • Excellent Python programming skills and experience with PyTorch or a comparable framework.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong expertise in physical simulation and engineering or large-scale deep learning model training.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and implement novel AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design.
  • Work collaboratively with your team, mentor, and other researchers.
  • Collaborate with product groups to transfer research into practical applications.

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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