Research Scientist, Quantum Computing and AI - New College Grad 2026

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
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168K-265K Annually
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Conduct research at the intersection of AI and Quantum Computing, develop algorithms for quantum systems, and collaborate on prototypes. Present findings academically and internally.
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NVIDIA Research is searching for a world-class new college grad PhD researcher to work at the intersection of AI, Quantum Computing, and GPU computing. You will expand AI efforts in quantum computation and develop improved algorithms for simulating quantum systems. 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, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

  • Training AI models for inference on quantum systems, hardware, and control.

  • Contribute to novel research advancing the state-of-the-art in quantum simulation, both approximate and exact.

  • Collaborate on the development of research prototypes, paving the way for future GPU-accelerated quantum tools.

  • Work on the cutting edge of advancing GPUs as research tools for the quantum sciences.

  • Publish and present your original research, speak at conferences and events

  • Collaborate with external researchers and a diverse set of internal product teams.

What we need to see:

  • PhD Degree in relevant discipline(s) (Physics, CS, Math) or equivalent experience

  • Strong programming ability: Python, C++, PyTorch, JAX, and/or CUDA

  • Publications on AI for quantum science and/or accelerated quantum simulations

  • Excellent self-motivation, a high degree of creativity, and a passion for research, collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a research team.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience communicating technical work (e.g., academic presentations, poster sessions); ability to synthesize and explain complex technical concepts.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 9, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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