AI Computing Software Intern, GPU Kernel Libraries - 2027
Originally posted 23 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This intern role involves developing and optimizing GPU kernel libraries for deep learning applications. The position focuses on exploring computer architectures for deep learning and working at the intersection of hardware and software.
What you'll do
- Develop high-performance operators on NVIDIA GPUs for cuBLAS, TensorRT, cuDNN, cuSparse, and cuTensor libraries.
- Analyze the performance of GPU kernels, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions.
- Design and develop software for kernel authoring and shipping.
- Adopt AI technologies in GPU kernel development workflows.
What you'll need
- Pursuing a B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in computer science (or similar).
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python development.
- Familiarity with GPU programming model and CUDA.
- Understanding of compiler technologies and experience with LLVM and MLIR.
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 57-day median for Systems Software Engineering roles.
Systems Software Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
679
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Median days open
57 d
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Median salary
$205k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | NVIDIA | All employers we track in this specialty (679 roles · 72 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 140 | 679 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 1001 | 5948 · 143 employers |
| Median days open | 47 d | 57 d (−10 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $205k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 162 open roles · median 64 d
- NVIDIA (this employer) · 132 open roles · median 47 d
- AMD · 58 open roles · median 51 d
- Broadcom · 26 open roles · median 51 d
- Mobileye · 24 open roles · median 63 d
- Arm Holdings · 20 open roles · median 90 d
How we counted: 679 open Systems Software Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 72 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 23 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.