The Senior Research Scientist role at NVIDIA’s AI-Mediated Reality and Interaction team involves conducting cutting-edge research on human-AI interaction and 4D world modeling, impacting products like Isaac, Omniverse, and Metropolis. Day-to-day responsibilities include proposing novel research ideas, prototyping them, publishing in top-tier conferences, collaborating with peers, mentoring junior researchers, and creating interactive demonstrations to showcase findings. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, has 3+ years of postdoctoral or industrial experience, and excels in AI, computer vision, and 3D graphics development. Strong programming skills in Python and C++ are essential, with CUDA and distributed deep learning frameworks like PyTorch being advantageous. This role demands creativity, independence, and a passion for interdisciplinary research that drives real-world impact on NVIDIA’s products and the broader industry.
Skills
Python
C++
CUDA
PyTorch
Computer_Vision
AI_Algorithms
3D_Graphics_Development
Deep_Learning
Neural_Rendering
Generative_Models
Large_Language_Models
Human_Behavior_Understanding
Digital_Human_Creation
CVPR
ICCV
ECCV
SIGGRAPH
NeurIPS
ICLR
What you'll do
Propose and advance novel research ideas in AI-mediated reality and interaction.
Prototype and test new concepts to enhance human-AI interaction technologies.
Publish cutting-edge research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
Develop interactive demonstrations to showcase the practical applications of research.
Mentor junior researchers and collaborate with cross-functional teams internally.
What we're looking for
Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent research experience.
3+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industrial research experience.
Strong publication record in top-tier conferences like CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICLR.
Expertise in AI and computer vision algorithms with practical application skills.
Experience in 3D graphics development and strong programming skills in Python & C++.
Proficiency with distributed deep learning training frameworks such as PyTorch.
Market check
Salary context
This
$192,000–$304,750
range sits above
81%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$170,300–$252,224
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,000–$246,150
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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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
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CUDA
PyTorch
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AI algorithms
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Deep learning frameworks
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