Cloud Distributed Systems Backend Intern, GeForce NOW - Fall 2026

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's Cloud Gaming service, streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user, regardless of their device type and capabilities - low-end PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Using the most sophisticated GPUs and Nvidia proprietary software, GeForce NOW transforms the gaming experience with always up-to-date games on always the latest hardware, a streaming experience rivaling that of a local PC, and near-instant launch – just click and play! For more details, see We are looking for a System Software Engineering Intern who sees the big picture of Cloud Computing and is deeply technical, creative, and hands-on. You will design, build, and deploy highly scalable cloud-based solutions for GeForce NOW. You will require a deep understanding of programming languages, distributed systems, multi-threading, and most importantly, cloud services. Your work will craft scalable and efficient cloud services to drive Visual Computing, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. What you’ll be doing: 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. What we need to see: 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. Ways to stand out from the crowd: 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. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered 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. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 20 USD - 71 USD. You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 13, 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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.