Research Scientist, AI for Graphics and Gaming - New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

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Santa Clara, CA
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$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Posted
128 days ago

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Research Scientist, AI for Graphics and Gaming - New College Grad 2026

Join NVIDIA’s Applied Deep Learning Research team as a Research Scientist in Generative AI for Graphics and Gaming, where you’ll contribute to groundbreaking advancements in real-time graphics and interactive storytelling. Your role involves researching and developing AI models that enhance the quality, robustness, performance, and latency of real-time graphics while enabling innovative experiences like world models and LLM-driven gameplay. You will design large-scale pre-training pipelines for foundation models using NVIDIA’s GPU infrastructure, build data pipelines for synthetic and in-engine captures, and prototype advanced models for image, video, and 3D content generation in modern game engines. Ideal candidates have a PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, with deep learning expertise in graphics and computer vision, proficiency in PyTorch, and hands-on experience training large models on multi-GPU clusters. A background in graphics, generative models, neural rendering, and strong communication skills are also essential for this role that pushes the boundaries of real-time interactive graphics and Generative AI.

What you'll do

  • Research and develop AI models to enhance real-time graphics quality and performance.
  • Design and execute large-scale pre-training and post-training for foundation models using NVIDIA’s GPU infrastructure.
  • Build data pipelines and datasets for training foundation models in graphics and gaming.
  • Prototype models for real-time image, video, and 3D content generation in game engines.
  • Stay updated on AI and graphics research to integrate new ideas into shipping products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn promising AI concepts into user-visible features.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with deep learning expertise.
  • Experience training large models on multi-GPU clusters using PyTorch.
  • Strong background in graphics and experience with generative models.
  • Proven track record of impactful research and shipped ideas in AI.
  • Hands-on experience building data pipelines for foundation model training.
  • Expertise in neural rendering, real-time image/video generation, and 3D content.

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