Robotics Research Intern - 2026
NVIDIAZurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Posted March 11, 2026
Internship
About the Company
NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution, and its robotics teams are on a mission to build the essential technology that can enable any company to become a robotics company.
Job Description
NVIDIA is seeking a PhD research intern to join its robotics team in Zurich, Switzerland. The internship will involve developing algorithms and models for robotic manipulation, integrating them into real-world systems, and contributing to multi-person research projects.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of both the theory and practice of robotics and AI, with a strong interest in connecting your work to real-world robotics applications.
- A demonstrated research track record, with work published in top robotics and AI conferences and journals.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with significant experience working on a team.
- Exceptional programming skills in Python; familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp is a plus.
- Fluency in modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and JAX.
- Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS2 and physics simulation frameworks such as Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, and/or Newton.
Benefits
- Opportunity to achieve real impact in robotics research
- Collaboration with brilliant and motivated researchers
- Chance to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies
- Potential to become a full-time researcher or engineer at NVIDIA or other leading tech companies