AI Scientist, Agentic AI for Science - PhD New College Grad 2026

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA is looking for a AI Scientist to join the Quantum & Chemistry group. As the team member, you will be part of the development effort of an AI for science agentic system. This work involves close collaboration with domain scientists and software engineers that will be carrying out research in agentic science.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Research at the frontier of Agentic Science.

• Topics of research interest include agentic efficiency and reliability, scalability, and effective tool use.

• Research on approaches for the integration of Agents with real science experiments.

• Developing a framework for agentic AI science that is integrated with NVIDIA tools in collaboration with software engineers.

• Solve science problems with our collaborators.

• Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement activities within the team.

What We Need to See:

• You are completing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) or a domain science such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science.

• Hands-on experience in AI research.

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and standard methodologies in complex distributed systems.

• Knowledge of AI for science tools, including Agents.

• Experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to deliver high-quality code and resilient services.

• Excellent communication skills and an ownership-driven mindset.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Python proficiency (strongly preferred due to Python-based tooling).

• Knowledge and experience of Agentic Frameworks.

• Experience in AI for Science.

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU revolutionized parallel computing. Our GPUs are being used in many of the largest high-performance computing projects around the world, solving real world problems, including advancing the state of Quantum Information Science. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of high technology's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and experienced people in the world working for us. Our goal is to craft an environment where we can do our life's best work. If you're creative, autonomous, and highly motivated, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 14, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.