Research Scientist, Generative AI for Physical AI - PhD New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 48 days ago $168,000$264,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Research Scientist specializing in Generative AI for Physical AI at our Cosmos team, you will develop next-generation algorithms that bridge virtual and physical realms, focusing on advanced video generative models and video-language models. You’ll architect data processing pipelines to generate high-quality training data, design physics simulation algorithms, and optimize large-scale systems using 20,000+ GPUs for foundation model training. Additionally, you will publish influential research papers, collaborate with internal teams and external researchers, and contribute to open-source initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science or related fields, with expertise in PyTorch, diffusion models, vision language, reinforcement learning, physics simulation, 3D generative models, and large-scale distributed training systems. You should also have experience in robotics, successful research-to-product transitions, and contributions to major AI conferences and open-source projects. Join us as we redefine the future of Physical AI with cutting-edge technology and global impact.

Skills

PyTorch Generative_AI Physics_Simulation Reinforcement_Learning Diffusion_Models Vision-Language_Models 3D_Generative_Models Large-Scale_Distributed_Training CUDA GPU_Optimization Open_Source_Contributions CI/CD Linux

What you'll do

  • Pioneer revolutionary generative AI algorithms for advanced video applications.
  • Architect data processing pipelines to generate high-quality training datasets.
  • Develop physics simulation algorithms to enhance Physical AI training systems.
  • Scale large-scale training systems to efficiently use 20,000+ GPUs.
  • Author influential research papers on groundbreaking discoveries in AI.
  • Facilitate technology transfer and contribute to open-source initiatives.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation in Physical AI.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Expertise in PyTorch and libraries for Generative AI and Physical AI.
  • Strong foundation in diffusion models, vision language, and reinforcement learning.
  • Knowledge of physics simulation integration with AI systems.
  • Experience with large-scale distributed training systems and 3D generative models.

Market check

Salary context

This $168,000–$264,500 range sits above 56% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000$243,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Nvidia

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

Nvidia currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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