Robotics Software Intern, Robotics Platform - Fall 2025

Intern • On-site

$18 - $71/hr

Santa Clara, CA

For two decades, we have pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU, the engine of modern visual computing, the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, research, and autonomous machines. The Robotics Platform Team is building the platform enabling the development of robotics systems on NVIDIA's leading compute platforms. We provide tight integration of robotics components with NVIDIA's own specialized hardware, enable efficient development on complex platforms, and use cloud infrastructure to verify our work.

We are now looking for a Software Intern on our Robotics Platform team!

What you’ll be doing:

Improve the framework underlying all robotics software.
Optimize usage of hardware resources on complex SoC systems.
Build developer workflows to enhance productivity in robotics development.
Work on and refactor a large-scale code base.

What we need to see:

Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Strong understanding of machine learning and computer vision.
Experience with modern software development workflows, including testing, CI, simulation and validation.
Experience with embedded systems and bring a curiosity about robotics.
Familiarity working on heterogeneous code bases in multiple languages, including Python, C and C++.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience in Bazel and ROS.
Prior robotics experience.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented 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.

Nvidia

NVIDIA Corporation founded in 1993 by Jen-Hsun Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA Corporation has carved out a leading position in the technology industry. Based in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA is renowned for its GeForce series of GPUs, which cater to both gaming and professional applications. The company's innovative graphics processing units are integral to various sectors, from gaming to machine learning and data centers. As a frontrunner in the semiconductor industry, NVIDIA continues to leverage emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to stay ahead of the curve.