NVIDIA Research is hiring a Research Scientist New Graduate to join its cutting-edge ML systems team. This role involves analyzing efficiency, scaling, and resilience challenges in ML systems and developing innovative hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions. The candidate will contribute to the co-design of next-generation AI/ML algorithms and collaborate with diverse teams across the company. Key responsibilities include publishing original research and presenting at industry events. Ideal candidates are recent Ph.D. graduates with expertise in operating systems, distributed systems, inference and training systems, data management, networking, cloud computing, or computer architecture. Strong publication history and experience with C, C++, Python, and AI tools are essential for success in this role, which addresses the pressing need to optimize performance and energy efficiency across all layers of AI systems.
Skills
Python
C
C++
CUDA
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
CI/CD
Git
Linux
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Hadoop
Spark
Distributed Systems
Cloud Computing
What you'll do
Analyze efficiency, scaling, and resilience challenges in ML systems and applications.
Develop innovative hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions for future ML systems.
Contribute to the co-design of next-generation AI/ML algorithms and systems.
Publish original research findings and present at industry conferences.
Collaborate on experimental research and development projects within diverse teams.
What we're looking for
Recent Ph.D. in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
Proven track record of research excellence and strong publication history.
Expertise in operating systems, distributed systems, or related areas.
Experience with C, C++, Python, and scripting languages for AI development.
Background in experimental research and development of ML systems.
Ability to collaborate across diverse teams including software, hardware, and networking.
Knowledge of using AI tools for analysis, design, and code development.
Market check
Salary context
This
$168,000–$264,500
range sits above
74%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$140,400–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$149,036–$223,050
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US139 days ago
$168,000–$264,500
Python
C++
CUDA
PyTorch
3D graphics development
AI algorithms
Computer vision algorithms
Deep learning frameworks
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