Systems Performance Engineer, Agentic AI Workloads – New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA · Durham, NC · Hillsboro, OR
Salary
$124,000–$195,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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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

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TL;DR · Systems Performance Engineer, Agentic AI Workloads – New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA seeks a Deep Learning Architect to join its cutting-edge AI infrastructure team, focusing on modeling and simulating complex system-level traffic for agentic LLM workloads in datacenters. This role involves developing C++ and Python simulators to capture network and compute dynamics, characterizing real-world serving workloads, running large-scale simulations, and applying statistical techniques to identify performance bottlenecks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CS, EE, or Mathematics, with expertise in queueing theory, traffic modeling, and deep learning fundamentals. Proficiency in C++ and Python is essential, along with experience in traffic simulators, roofline modeling, and large-scale simulation campaigns. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with hardware, software, and research teams to influence future AI system designs at a scale that addresses critical business challenges in the rapidly evolving field of AI infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and extend C++ and Python simulators for agentic LLM workloads in datacenters.
  • Characterize real-world LLM serving workloads and create representative simulator inputs.
  • Apply statistical techniques to post-process and interpret large-scale simulation results.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and provide concrete architectural recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence the design of future AI systems.

What we're looking for

  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for developing simulators.
  • Solid understanding of queueing theory and traffic modeling techniques.
  • Expertise in statistical analysis and data characterization methods.
  • Knowledge of deep learning fundamentals, LLMs, and inference serving frameworks.
  • Experience with large-scale simulation campaigns and data pipeline development.

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