Systems Software Engineering Intern, GPU Virtualization - Fall 2025 (Finance)
Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model focused on visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also shown to be spectacularly effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA's GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the smartest people in the world and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
We are now looking for a Systems Software Engineering Intern for the GPU-Virtualization SW team! As a Systems Software Engineering intern you will help build the Next Generation computing platforms at NVIDIA. The applications of these platforms are wide-ranging from PC gaming to deep learning on large, interconnected clusters. You will need to have a strong foundation in computer systems. As a System engineering intern, you will program down to the metal and be comfortable around hardware specs. Required expertise includes operating systems principles such as memory management and scheduling, strong programming in C/C++, strong computer architecture and organization fundamentals.
What you'll be doing:
- You will be working on a variety of hypervisors and write driver/kernel SW for supporting GPUs in virtual machines
- Work closely with architects and software engineers to design, develop, and debug many functional aspects of our cutting edge technology devices
- Conduct performance analyses and debug to identify bottlenecks and optimizations
What we need to see:
- Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent emphasis
- You have strong C programming skills with assembly experience, as well as having shown initiative in pursuing independent coding projects
- Course in OS/kernel systems
- Solid engineering background and understanding of good code methodology
- Kernel experience with Linux or Windows systems is helpful
- You have curiosity about low level operating system knowledge - specifically memory/resource management, interconnects, scheduling, and hardware virtualization
- Familiarity with computer system architectures and the hardware/software interface layer models
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 and autonomous, 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.
