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Senior Software Engineer, CUDA Deep Learning Systems

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... with CUDA programming, kernel optimization, and workload profiling Experience profiling and ... The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for ...

NVIDIA Corporation

$250/hr

Extend important CUDA programming models and functionality such as CUDA Graphs and MPS (Multi ... The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for ...

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Software Engineer, CUDA Deep Learning Systems

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated software professional to work on pioneering initiatives and projects at the intersection of CUDA and Deep Learning Systems. As the complexity and scale of artificial intelligence continue to grow, the intersection of advanced deep learning architectures, massive-scale distributed computing, and low-level hardware optimization has never been more critical. Our team is dedicated to exploring and prototyping next-generation ideas that bridge the gap between deep learning algorithms and CUDA, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on modern accelerator architectures. Join our dynamic, research-oriented team to help unlock maximum hardware performance for emerging AI workloads. You will be a crucial member of a highly technical group exploring uncharted territories in model optimization, custom kernel development, and cluster-scale AI systems design. If you are passionate about the fundamentals of deep learning and thrive on squeezing every ounce of performance out of advanced computing systems from a single GPU to supercomputer clusters, we want you on our team!
What you will be doing:
  • Explore, research, and prototype novel systems optimizations for advanced deep learning models at the intersection of high-level DL frameworks and low-level CUDA through modeling, simulation, and silicon prototyping.
  • Architect and optimize distributed computing systems that scale seamlessly from a single node to massive, cluster-scale supercomputing environments.
  • Design, implement, and optimize custom high-performance CUDA kernels tailored to emerging neural network architectures and workloads.
  • Analyze complex hardware-software interactions to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in both training and inference pipelines.
  • Collaborate closely with AI researchers, HW and SW architects, kernel and compiler authors and CUDA driver experts to co-design systems and algorithms that improve accelerator compute utilization, memory bandwidth, cross-node network communication efficiency and programmability.
  • Develop exploratory tools and runtime systems to profile and accelerate new paradigms in deep learning.
  • Write clean, effective, and maintainable code, ensuring exploratory prototypes can smoothly transition into open-source releases, upstream framework integrations, internal tools, or closed-source commercial products.

What we need to see:
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent academic experience after degree achievement.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming.
  • Solid background in the fundamentals of Deep Learning with a focus on transformers.
  • Strong understanding of distributed computing principles, multi-node scaling, and the unique performance challenges of cluster-scale execution.
  • Proven experience in systems programming, computer architecture, and low-level systems performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with deep learning accelerator architectures such as the GPU and hands-on experience with CUDA programming, kernel optimization, and workload profiling
  • Experience profiling and optimizing generative AI models, including but not limited to, pioneering large language models.
  • Research background in machine learning systems or adjacent fields and experience profiling and optimizing innovative vision models, generative AI architectures, or diffusion models.
  • A track-record of initiative and willingness to deep-dive on problems across the stack.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:
  • Deep expertise in performance internals and execution graphs of major deep learning training and inference frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorRT, vLLM, sgLang, Nemo, Megatron).
  • Hands-on experience with communication libraries (e.g., NCCL, MPI, UCX) and distributed machine learning techniques (e.g., pipeline, tensor, expert parallelism).
  • Knowledge of numerical methods and low-precision arithmetic (e.g., NVFP4, MXFP4, FP8, INT8) and their impact on deep learning accuracy and performance.
  • Background in deep learning compilers and ML systems, including graph-level and codegen tools (e.g., Triton, XLA, torch.compile) and highly parallel/RL-style simulation environments.
  • Experience designing and implementing agentic AI systems applied to complex systems and infrastructure problems.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 4, 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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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 GPU 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.

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