Cloud Distributed Systems Backend Intern, GeForce NOW - Summer 2026
US, CA, Santa Clara, US
Internship
Onsite
$20/hr - $71/hr
Intern
NVIDIA is a leading technology company known for its innovative products in cloud gaming. They are seeking a System Software Engineering Intern to design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions for GeForce NOW, while collaborating with various teams and developing technical skills.
Responsibilities
Work on microservices and APIs to support a scalable gaming infrastructure
Own an internship-long project from start to finish, presenting your results to the leadership team
Collaborate with product, platform, and operations teams to deliver your project while developing cross-functional skills
Work with your mentor to build technical skills and explore career paths
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Computer Science or related technical field from an accredited University/College
Strong initiative, passion for learning, collaborative interpersonal skills, and adaptability to new technology
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design
Experience building RESTful APIs with Java Spring Boot
Familiarity with Linux or other Unix-based environments
Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra or Firebase, plus caching solutions like Redis or Valkey
Preferred
Ability to show examples of technical projects you have worked on
Experience with Golang or Python
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, or OpenStack
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab CI
Benefits
You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
