AI Scientist, Robotics Digital Twins - PhD New College Grad 2026

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA is looking for a AI Scientist with experience in Robotics to join the Quantum & Chemistry group. As a team member, you will be part of the development effort of a digital twin for chemical, biological and physical laboratories. 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!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Research at the frontier of Laboratory Automation and Robotics Digital Twins.

• Develop, expand and strengthen the capabilities of the Matterix software tool (https://www.nature.com/articles/s43588-025-00924-4).

• Research on approaches for the integration of digital twins with AI agents and science experiments.

• Developing a framework for laboratory digital twin 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 for robotics.

• Experience with robotics digital twins.

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

• 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).

• Familiarity with USD, URDF, MJCF, and CAD formats.

• Knowledge and experience of software digital twins.

• Experience in IsaacSim and/or IsaacLab.

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.