Performance Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis, and scientific research. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people interact with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team! We are looking for a Performance Engineer intern who will assemble computer hardware, develop and run automation scripts on applications and design tools to better provide performance information. The ideal candidate is a game enthusiast with a good understanding of in-game settings and graphics technologies, would be familiar with NVIDIA products and its characteristics. Experience and passion for PC games is widely welcome. What you will be doing: Run performance, image quality and power tests of PC games and benchmark applications on various GPUs. Build automation scripts to bench marking procedure and balance configuration files. Design new tools and come up with efficient processes to accomplish tasks. Build and configure computer systems with appropriate hardware and software to run benchmarks. Analyze and validate results from test runs and craft reports that will be used by various groups within the company. What we need to see: Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. Minimum 1 year experience with playing PC games required with good knowledge of PC systems and components. Deep understanding in the field 3D application performance testing methods and techniques. Ability to automate running tests on code. Excellent programming and debugging skills in a scripting language; Python preferred. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Strong skills or previous experience in bench-marking and competitive analysis. Knowledge of NVIDIA GEFORCE series and NVIDIA software products. Good collaboration and interpersonal skills. Quality performance engineering preferred. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you! Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 29 CAD - 53 CAD.
 You will also be eligible for Intern benefits . ​ Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.