PhD Research Intern, Quantum Simulation and AI - 2027

NVIDIA is hiring a PhD Research Intern, Quantum Simulation and AI - 2027 in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $38-$94/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions PyTorch, TensorFlow and JAX among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an internship.
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AI in this role

PyTorchTensorFlowJAX

NVIDIA Research is seeking leading researchers in the area of simulation and AI for quantum. You should have a strong background of research excellence, software systems building experience, and interest in advancing the state-of-the-art in quantum computing and applications of GPUs to the quantum computing ecosystem. Specific areas of research interest include but are not limited to bespoke quantum representations, tensor network methods, quantum surrogate modeling, quantum inverse design, and automated proving for quantum systems.

What you’ll be doing:

Research and develop creative and innovative algorithms and software systems for the quantum computing ecosystem.
Collaborate with research and product teams in the areas of machine learning, programming systems, and quantum computing.
Publish and present your original research, speak at conferences and events.
Collaborate with external quantum computing researchers.
Run large-scale experiments on large clusters of GPUs to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing simulation.

What we need to see:

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Quantum Physics or related fields
1+ years of relevant research experience in quantum computing with a strong research record, well-referenced publications and/or patents.
Strong basis in linear algebra and expertise in math for quantum computing and tensor algebraic methods.
Experience with Python and, ideally, CUDA
Experience with commonly used machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, JAX).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company, and build our teams with the smartest people in the world. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The expected hourly rate for this position is 38 USD – 94 USD.

You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.

How we rate this

PhD Research Intern, Quantum Simulation and AI - 2027 at NVIDIA rates 97 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● 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

PhD Research Intern, Quantum Simulation and AI - 2027 is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed pay is $38-$94/hr.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on September 23, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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What are the limits of JAX that you've run into, and how did you work around them?
How would you decide a model or AI system is ready to ship?
Tell me about a time a model underperformed in production. How did you find out, and what did you change?

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