Senior Software Engineer, AI System

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 1763 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, AI System

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As a Senior Software Engineer - AI System, you will join the team building NVIDIA AI for Media SDKs to deliver GPU-accelerated video, audio, and augmented reality capabilities. You will develop and optimize AI software across cloud and embedded platforms, focusing on low-latency workloads for media, content creation, and broadcast workflows. Your daily responsibilities include profiling AI workloads for performance, power, and memory usage, while maintaining cross-platform CI/CD, packaging, and test systems. The role requires expertise in C++, CUDA, Linux development, and Docker-based environments. You will utilize skills in linear algebra, computer vision, and graphics to integrate TensorRT inference and optimize deep learning performance. You will drive projects from design through validated release, collaborating with algorithm and infrastructure teams to deliver production SDKs on NVIDIA hardware.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

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Skills

C++ CUDA Linux Python TensorRT Docker CI/CD Jenkins GitLab CI Shell Scripting ARM Computer Vision Graphics Deep Learning System Design Profiling

What you'll do

Build low-latency software for AI media workloads across cloud and embedded platforms.
Optimize and deploy AI models and software stacks on embedded processors and NVIDIA GPUs.
Profile AI workloads to improve performance, power efficiency, and memory usage.
Develop and maintain cross-platform CI/CD, packaging, and automated test systems.
Drive projects from initial design through validated release with clear documentation and milestones.
Integrate new hardware capabilities and platform software into AI media applications.
Manage Docker-based development environments and automated build workflows.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree, or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of relevant systems software development experience.
Strong C++ and CUDA programming, system design, debugging, and software engineering skills.
Strong Linux development expertise, including toolchains, dependency management, scripting, and troubleshooting.
Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitLab CI, including automated build, test, and packaging workflows.
Experience with Docker-based development and build environments.
Strong background in computer vision/graphics and linear algebra.
Experience shipping production SDKs and developer libraries.
Proficiency in AI-driven development best practices and agentic engineering workflows.

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