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Santa Clara, CA

Research Scientist, Human‑AI Perception and Interaction Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

No experience
Technology & Digital
Software engineering
168,000 USD - 264,500 USD
Posted:
January 26, 2026

Nvidia

GPUs and accelerated computing company
76.6
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We, the Human Performance and Experience (HPX) team at NVIDIA Research, strive to lead AI innovation by deeply understanding humans. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about advancing AI in gaming, robotics, and more by employing human intelligence and human interaction to shape perception, learning, and behavior. We bridge vision science, HCI, and HRI to create systems that perceive, learn, and collaborate with people safely and effectively. You will be working in a team of research scientists and engineers from varied backgrounds and will closely collaborate with product engineers. Join us in redefining the future of AI and human interaction!

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Nvidia

Company overview
NVIDIA designs GPUs and full-stack accelerated computing platforms used in gaming, professional visualisation, AI, and data centres. NVIDIA also builds networking and systems products for large-scale computing, plus software platforms such as CUDA and AI libraries that developers use to train and run models. NVIDIA sells to cloud providers, enterprises, researchers, and OEM partners, alongside a large consumer gaming ecosystem. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and operates globally.

Locations and presence

NVIDIA’s corporate headquarters is in Santa Clara, California, and NVIDIA operates across dozens of countries (38 countries reported for fiscal year 2025). NVIDIA reports a “flexible work environment” with work-from-home under certain conditions, with day-to-day expectations varying by team and role.

Palpable Score

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NVIDIA is a strong early-career option because NVIDIA runs a clear set of student and new-grad pathways, and NVIDIA positions internships as the main pipeline into early-career hiring. The main friction point is hiring consistency: NVIDIA publishes an applicant-facing process, but public interview reports still include ghosting and uneven closure. Pay and intern experience signals are strong, while long-run early-career outcomes are not published as metrics candidates can easily compare.
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