Research Intern

Job Description

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is a leading technology company known for its graphics processing units (GPUs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and other computing technologies. They are widely considered to be one of the most desirable employers in the tech world, with a reputation for innovation and forward-thinking.

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Research Intern to join their Generalist Embodied Agent Research (GEAR) group. The GEAR team focuses on building general-purpose embodied agents capable of learning complex skills in both virtual and physical environments. The intern will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing novel AI algorithms and models for humanoid robots and embodied agents.
• Developing large-scale AI training and inference methods for foundation models.
• Optimizing and deploying AI models in physical simulations and on robot hardware.
• Collaborating with research and engineering teams across NVIDIA to translate research into products and services.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong engineering skills in rapid prototyping and model training frameworks (PyTorch, Jax, TensorFlow). Python is mandatory, while C++ and CUDA skills are a plus.
• Experience working with large-scale machine learning/AI systems and compute infrastructure.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Multimodal Foundation Models: Hands-on experience and publications in LLMs, vision-language models, video generative models, diffusion models, and action-based transformers.
• Robotics: Hands-on experience and publications in robot learning, including reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and classical control methods.
• Deep understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and sensors.
• Ability to safely operate robot hardware, lab equipment, and tools.
• Knowledge of control methods like PID, MPC, and whole body control.
• Familiarity with physics simulation frameworks such as Mujoco and Isaac suite.

Internship Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of $16 – $88 USD, based on experience and location.
• Access to NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology and resources.
• Opportunity to work with a world-class research team.
• Chance to contribute to impactful research projects and product roadmaps.

Commitment to Diversity:

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process:

NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through their official website or career portal.