Perf Engineering Intern - 2026

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Shanghai, China

Internship role focused on performance engineering for graphics and systems benchmarks on various hardware. Responsibilities include creating, tuning, running, and analyzing benchmarks, automating test processes with scripting, configuring systems, and reporting on results to position products. Requires a BS in Computer Science or similar, knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, and PC systems. Preferred skills include C, C++, Perl, OpenGL, Direct X, D3D, and familiarity with NVIDIA products.

What you'd actually do

  1. Candidate will create, tune, run and analyze graphics and systems benchmarks on PCs, workstations and laptops. Tasks may include some scripting to automate current test processes and benchmarks for improved efficiency.
  2. Candidate may also need to configure computer systems with appropriate hardware and software to run benchmarks on various systems. They would run benchmarks on these systems.
  3. Candidate would analyze results from benchmark runs and create reports to position NVIDIA products appropriately using their evaluation.

Skills

Required

  • BS in Computer Science or similar computer discipline
  • Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems
  • Linux and Windows knowledge
  • Good knowledge of PC systems and components
  • Good organizational, time management and task prioritization skills

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of C, C++, Perl, OpenGL, Direct X and D3D
  • Good knowledge of NVIDIA Products
  • Familiarity with Linux
  • Background with Android application
  • Familiar with Physical AI