[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # PhD Research Intern, Generative AI - 2026 US, CA, Santa Clara Early career Research & Science Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/PhD-Research-Intern--Generative-AI---2026_JR2016035) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / PhD Research Intern, Generative AI - 2026 ## Job description At NVIDIA, we are building Cosmos world foundation models and generative AI systems for Physical AI across robotics, autonomous driving, smart spaces, and embodied agents. The NVIDIA Cosmos Platform enables multimodal world understanding, simulation, synthetic data generation, and embodied reasoning. We are looking for outstanding PhD interns to help advance the frontier of Physical AI and world models. ### What you’ll be doing Conduct research in generative AI, multimodal foundation models, world models, and embodied AI. Develop algorithms for video understanding/generation, action-conditioned simulation, multimodal reasoning, and policy learning. Train and evaluate large-scale models using video, image, language, and robotics or autonomous driving data. Collaborate with researchers and engineers across AI, robotics, simulation, and graphics teams. Publish research at top conferences and transfer innovations into NVIDIA products. ### What we need to see Currently pursuing a PhD in CS, EE, Robotics, or related fields. Strong background in generative AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, robotics, or reinforcement learning. Prior publication record and research experience. Strong Python and PyTorch skills. ### Ways to stand out from the crowd Experience with large-scale foundation model training. Research in video models, VLMs, world models, robotics, or autonomous driving. Experience with distributed training, simulation, or embodied AI. 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! Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 30 USD - 94 USD. You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. ​ Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 31, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/PhD-Research-Intern--Generative-AI---2026_JR2016035) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Applied Deep Learning PhD Research Intern, Reinforcement Learning for LLMs - Fall 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/42d001528f77c6d200c8/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Differentiable Simulation Research Intern - Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/88fded3d76d9debeba32/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Offensive Hardware Security Researcher](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/a71034a3f826a4b2b81a/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [PhD Research Intern, AI-Aided Engineering – 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b8bae8c21e6005c2f768/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [PhD Research Intern, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/3e4b5a7d8d7c36938c02/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Research Scientist Intern, Multimodal Generative AI and Robotics (PhD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/69be52019bb855ee2a63/) Meta Platforms · Sunnyvale, California, US +1 more ### [Research Scientist Intern, 3D World Modeling, Robotics and Generative AI (PhD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/40714e129653d9d854ee/) Meta Platforms · Sunnyvale, California, US +2 more ### [Director, Generative Design & Optimization, Biotherapeutics in San Diego, California, United States of America | Research & Development at Lilly](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/b618ede834833c93fc11/) Eli Lilly · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Research Intern (PhD students)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/82b15231a5d44651caa9/) Keysight Technologies · Santa Rosa, California [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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