Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

NVIDIA

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-timePosted 1 day ago

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our hardware acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. At NVIDIA, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. 

Are you ready to help our customers reimagine the future using NVIDIA’s next generation of AI developer tools? NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help craft intuitive developer tools that make advanced AI workflows accessible from everyday development environments and scalable across diverse accelerated infrastructure.

What you'll be doing:

  • Design and implement application logic, APIs, and CLIs to deliver novel AI developer tools for humans and agents working together.

  • Help drive the underlying technology stack and the implementation methodology

  • Work closely with a multi-functional team of UX and UI designers, frontend engineers, and AI domain experts

  • Ensure that modules and/or product(s) across your teams are consistent

  • Drive test automation, continuous integration, and release processes

  • Support, maintain and document software functionality

What we need to see:

  • Candidates should hold a B.Sc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

  • Strong background in Go

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience building complex APIs or applications

  • Strong understanding of container technologies and tools like Docker and Podman

  • Excellent interpersonal, social and written communication skills required

    

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience with agentic software development

  • Experience with inference engines and frameworks

  • Background in Python

  • If you excel working in a dynamic, highly interactive environment

  • Leadership and mentorship skills

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 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 August 14, 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.

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