Senior Research Scientist for Generative AI
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $192,000 to $356,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (9 min ago) · observed since
About this job
We are now looking for a Senior Research Scientist for Generative AI!
NVIDIA is searching for a world-class researcher in generative AI to join our research team. You will be conducting original research for generative AI applications, including image generation, video generation, 3D generation, and audio generation. You will be working with a team of world-class researchers eager to make great impacts with generative AI models. You will be building research prototypes and scaling them with large datasets and compute. After building prototypes that demonstrate the promise of your research, you will work with product teams to help them integrate your ideas into products.
What you'll be doing:
Conduct original research in the space of generative AI
Implement and train large-scale generative AI models for various content creation applications
Collaborate with other research team members, a diverse set of internal product teams, and external researchers
Have a broader impact through the transfer of the technology you've developed to relevant product groups
What we need to see:
Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of relevant research experience.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
Excellent python/C++ programming skills
Great knowledge of common deep-learning frameworks
Experience in processing or curating large-scale datasets
Excellent knowledge of theory and practice of deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, or computer graphics
Track record of research excellence or significant product development
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. Are you a creative and autonomous research scientist with a genuine passion for advancing the state of AI? If so, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:192,000 USD – 304,750 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($192,000) is above 53% of the 1,731 Data & ML roles in California listed on this site; 9 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $184,000; the middle half runs from $154,300 to $224,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Research Scientist for Generative AI$192,000 to $356,500
Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support$192,000 to $304,750
Senior Quantum Applied Research Scientist, Physics Modeling$192,000 to $304,750
Principal Applied Quantum Research Scientist$192,000 to $304,750
Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy$192,000 to $356,500
Senior Research Scientist, EDA and AI$192,000 to $356,500
Senior Robotics Research Scientist$192,000 to $356,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Scientist for Generative AI (this listing) | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Senior Quantum Applied Research Scientist, Physics Modeling | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Principal Applied Quantum Research Scientist | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Research Scientist, EDA and AI | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Robotics Research Scientist | $192,000 - $356,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 4-5 combined)
192,000 USD – 304,750 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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