Research Scientist, Digital Humans - New College Grad 2025

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C++, Computer Vision (CV), CUDA kernels, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

NVIDIA is searching for an outstanding research scientist to join the Digital Human AI Research (DAIR) group to work on creating lifelike digital humans. Our goal is to improve and democratize the entire digital human creation process, including capture, modeling, synthesis, and animation, with an emphasis on both appearance and dynamic characteristics.

You will work with a passionate and collaborative research team that consistently produces influential works published at leading computer vision and machine learning conferences. You will also have a chance to collaborate with other world-class research and product teams at NVIDIA following NVIDIA’s one-team culture.

What you'll be doing:

• Research, design, and implement novel AI algorithms for digital humans.

• Publish original and impactful research.

• Work collaboratively with other team members and teams.

• Work with product groups to transfer technology.

• Collaborate with external researchers.

• Mentor interns.

What we need to see:

• Must hold a Ph. D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. (or equivalent experience)

• Outstanding engineering skills in rapid prototyping and model training frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.). Python is required; C++ and CUDA proficiencies are a plus.

• Excellent skills in working with large-scale machine learning/AI systems and computing infrastructure.

• Strong expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and computer graphics.

• Background in 3D human reconstruction, human motion modeling, human-object interaction, generative modeling of humans, physics/neural simulators and cloth modeling is desirable.

• Outstanding research track record.

• Excellent communication skills.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and productive people in the world. Please join us and be part of the forefront of developing digital humans!

The base salary range is 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and 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.