GPU Performance Architect Intern - Summer 2025 at Nvidia Corporation in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA GPU Architecture group is looking for architects and software developer interns to join our various architecture efforts. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in the graphics and parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for graphics processing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our GPU architecture and maintain our leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on analysis, validation, and tuning of graphics architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.
  
  


• Developing and enhancing innovative tools for architectural performance analysis.
  
  


• Performance analysis of graphics hardware features and APIs, leading to recommendations for future architectures.
  
  


• Deriving algorithms for tuning of games on existing hardware, possible prototyping of implementations.
  
  

What we need to see:

• Pursuing your MS or PHD in EE/CS/EECS or related technical field. Ideally passionate about Computer Architecture and Graphics.
  
  


• Completed courses in Computer Architecture and Computer Graphics is preferred.
  
  


• Meaningful experience in chip performance modelling, real-time 3D rendering or ray tracing, and knowledge of DirectX or OpenGL preferred.
  
  


• Strong programming ability in C and C++. Python scripting.
  
  


• Proven background in mathematics, algorithms and data structures required, additional background in Compute Graphics preferred.
  
  


• A great teammate; ambitious with a positive attitude.
  
  

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

The hourly rate for our interns is 18 USD - 71 USD. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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