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Vulkan Driver Performance Intern - Fall 2025

NVIDIA

On-site 🏒 New πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
R&D, Innovation
California, United States 🇺🇸

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU 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 β€” the next era of computing β€” 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 β€œthe AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company, and grow our teams with the smartest people in the world like you. We are now looking for an Intern to join, support and enrich our Vulkan Performance Team.

Do you want to see how it all works?

What you'll be doing:

As a Vulkan Performance Intern, you will be part of a team whose mission it is to achieve the best possible performance, power-efficiency, and latency for the latest AAA games and creative applications. You'll work with some of the brightest minds in the field of computer graphics.

What we need to see:

  • Pursuing BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering

  • Comfortable with C/C++, debugging and profiling tools

  • Familiarity with Computer Systems Fundamentals

  • Experience in Vulkan, OpenGL or DirectX

  • Highly organized, dedicated and able to work with minimum supervision.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Passion for computer graphics

  • Detailed understanding of Computer Architecture and/or Operating Systems

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you.

The hourly rate for our interns is 18 USD - 71 USD. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. ​

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.
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