Senior Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI

NVIDIA is searching for a world‑class generative AI researcher to join the fundamental generative AI research team at NVIDIA Research. We strive for research that pushes boundaries and builds the next generation of generative models but also has an impact on the world. We are interested in advancing generative AI methods for biomolecular design, including small molecule, protein, and RNA design, as well as other scientific applications (i.e., GenAI4

Science). You are expected to have a strong mathematical foundation and be capable of analyzing and developing novel models. The position will focus on fundamental research, with the freedom and bandwidth to conduct ground‑breaking research. You will work within an amazing and collaborative research team that consistently publishes at the top venues in machine learning and AI for science. You will be empowered to make contributions that create real‑world impact.

• Research, design, and implement novel, large-scale generative AI methods.
• Publish original research.
• Collaborate with team members, research teams, and product teams.
• Speak at conferences and events.
• Transfer technology to product groups.

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, etc. (or equivalent experience) and 2+ years of relevant industry or postdoc research experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of generative AI.
• Experience in building generative models for molecules, molecular dynamics, proteins, RNA, or other scientific data.
• Excellent programming skills in prototyping environments such as Python; C++ and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA).
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch.
• Outstanding research track record.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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.