senior Software Engineer ic · Posted Jun 25, 2026

About this role

Nvidia is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, AWS.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
Jun 25, 2026

Job description

from Nvidia careers

The NVIDIA DGXC Data Services team is developing a cloud-native stack of software services and tools for managing data across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. We are building the next-generation data and storage infrastructure to solve the most challenging problems, such as storage, access, and data management for exabyte-scale, high-performance GPU-based training and inference jobs. You will craft software services to deliver functionality to NVIDIA's internal platforms and our external-facing cloud infrastructure.

What you will be doing:

  • Design and build software code and cloud services for Data Management, including providing a catalog, managing metadata and life cycle of datasets and checkpoints

  • Connect with other technical leaders across NVIDIA to ensure you are using existing technologies where possible and that we are collaborating appropriately with their systems.

  • Collaborate with the NVIDIA research team to utilize new storage and compute innovations, including GPU direct storage and DPU.

What we need to see:

  • BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of proven experience

  • Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases.

  • Experience building and shipping services around Kubernetes, Cloud Native, and Cloud Service Providers. Experience with one of the leading cloud providers: AWS, GCP, or Azure.

  • Experience collaborating with teams to write software to support cloud services.

  • Background with backend systems and software engineering. Programming experience in a relevant language, e.g., Go, Python, C/C++, Java.

  • Understanding of standard approaches to software engineering, software architecture, and design. Ability to document software and services. Break down projects into practical tasks.

  • Communicate design, status, and other sophisticated subjects in written, visual, and oral formats. Ability and passion for working across teams and with collaborators on all sides of the project

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Hands-on experience in building and managing large-scale data services.

  • Experience building products and services to solve enterprise-grade customer data analytics problems.

  • Experience with Apache Spark, Object Storage, Metadata Management, Data lake tools (Apache Iceberg), Machine Learning infrastructure toolset (Feature Stores). Computer science background with Distributed Systems as a specialization

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. Our invention, the GPU, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions, from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for great people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 29, 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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