PhD Research Intern, Robotic Perception and Learning - 2027
Originally posted 21 October 2026 by the employer.
Research and implement novel deep learning algorithms within the Robotic Visual Perception and Learning research group using Python and PyTorch.
About the role
This internship position is with the Robotic Visual Perception and Learning research group within NVIDIA's Learning and Perception Group Research. Interns focus on original research, algorithm development, and technology transfer in computer vision, robotics, and control.
What you'll do
- Research, design, and implement novel deep learning algorithms in computer vision, robotics, and control.
- Publish original research.
- Collaborate with other team members, research teams, and product teams.
- Transfer technology to product groups.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of computer vision methods, deep learning, robotics, and/or control.
- Expertise in one or more areas: 3D computer vision, reinforcement learning, real-to-sim-to-real, tactile sensing, or robotic manipulation.
- Programming skills in a rapid prototyping environment such as Python.
- Knowledge of common machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch.
Nice to have
- Programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA.
Skills: computer vision, robotics, deep learning, PyTorch, reinforcement learning
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This role has been open 7 days — well below the 87-day median for AI/ML Hardware Engineering roles.
AI/ML Hardware Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
506
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Median days open
87 d
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Median salary
$236k
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| Metric | NVIDIA | All employers we track in this specialty (506 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 88 | 506 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 1002 | 6367 · 147 employers |
| Median days open | 65 d | 87 d (−22 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $236k |
Skills observed across this category: computer vision, robotics, deep learning, PyTorch, reinforcement learning
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 99 open roles · median 120 d
- NVIDIA (this employer) · 89 open roles · median 62 d
- AMD · 32 open roles · median 112 d
- Micron Technology · 27 open roles · median 64 d
- Mobileye · 20 open roles · median 90 d
- Analog Devices · 17 open roles · median 47 d
How we counted: 506 open AI/ML Hardware Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 29 Oct 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.