NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years, driven by exceptional technology and outstanding individuals. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where our GPU acts as the brains of immersive digital worlds and creative applications. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

China is leading the world in vision-language model research and neural graphics innovation. We are looking for an outstanding Director to build and lead our China research team. Collaborate with researchers to identify innovations, then develop infrastructure for groundbreaking global neural graphics experiences. Working directly with NVIDIA's executive leadership, you'll build the company's neural graphics strategy and ensure that breakthrough research from China and beyond reaches worldwide impact.

Does this sound like you? If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and want to invent the future of computer graphics from the epicenter of VLM innovation, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to define the next era of visual computing.

What you'll be doing

• Establish and scale NVIDIA's neural graphics organization in China, building research and engineering teams

• Define and implement our neural graphics strategy for China and its integration into NVIDIA's graphics platform

• Build strategic partnerships with China's leading VLM and neural graphics research institutions and talent

• Lead recruitment of exceptional talent in neural rendering, vision-language models, and differentiable programming

• Drive research-to-product pipeline, translating China's VLM innovations into shipping products and platforms globally

• Architect system-level integration of neural graphics technologies across NVIDIA's platform ecosystem

• Represent NVIDIA across the world's graphics and AI research community, establishing thought leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to develop company-wide neural graphics strategy and roadmap

What we need to see

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience that is outstanding

• 12+ years experience, 6+ years leading teams

• Deep connections in the neural graphics research community

• Proven track record of building organizations and scale teams in fast paced technical domains

• Strong understanding of ML frameworks, VLM architectures, and AI technologies with experience bringing them to production

• Experience defining platform strategies with demonstrated research-to-product transfers and measurable business impact across global markets

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead across research, product, and executive teams in both Chinese and English

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Established thought leadership in neural graphics, VLMs, or AI-powered rendering with industry recognition

• Experience building successful research-industry partnerships in China's AI ecosystem

• Track record shipping graphics or AI platforms used by developers worldwide

• Conference presentations, publications, or awards in graphics, VLMs, or AI

• Experience establishing new technical organizations or regional presences