Perf Engineering Intern - 2027

NVIDIA is hiring a Perf Engineering Intern - 2027 in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Opengl and Directx.
Level classifies it as an internship.
Level lists 1,800+ other open roles at NVIDIA.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Run, analyze, and automate graphics and systems benchmarks as a Performance Lab intern.

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performance-testingbenchmarkingscriptinghardware-configuration

Have you ever wanted to join a groundbreaking company that is crafting the future of the tech industry? Are you a creative individual with an analytical attitude and a real passion for technology? If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a dedicated team member to be part of our Performance Lab team to build and improve the work class lab.

What you’ll be doing:

Candidate will create, tune, run and analyze graphics and systems benchmarks on PCs, workstations and laptops. Tasks may include some scripting to automate current test processes and benchmarks for improved efficiency.
Candidate may also need to configure computer systems with appropriate hardware and software to run benchmarks on various systems. They would run benchmarks on these systems.
Candidate would analyze results from benchmark runs and create reports to position NVIDIA products appropriately using their evaluation.

What we need to see:

Pursuing BS in Computer Science or similar computer discipline
Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems
Linux and Windows knowledge.
Good knowledge of PC systems and components.
Good organizational, time management and task prioritization skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Knowledge of C, C++, Perl, OpenGL, Direct X and D3D.
Good knowledge of NVIDIA Products.
Familiarity with Linux is a plus.
Background with Android application is a plus.
Familiar with Physical AI is a plus.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

How we rate this

Perf Engineering Intern - 2027 at NVIDIA rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Perf Engineering Intern - 2027 is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in China, Shanghai.
The job was posted on October 28, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

Prepare for this job

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Performance TestingBenchmarkingScriptingHardware ConfigurationCOpenglDirectx

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where performance testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where benchmarking was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where scripting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hardware configuration was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Performance Testing, Benchmarking, Scripting, Hardware Configuration, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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