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Nebius

Senior Systems Software Engineer, GPU Compute

$125K - $165K/yr

The role We're looking for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the development of our cutting-edge hyperscaler platform. The GPU & InfiniBand team is ...

Google

Senior Software Engineer, GPU Performance

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

... for GPU architectures (OpenXLA, MLIR, Triton, etc.). About the job Google's software engineers ... directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software engineer gpu in the United States is $243,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $253,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Engineer Gpu vs Software Engineering Manager?

AspectDirector Software Engineer GpuSoftware Engineering Manager
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related, specialized GPU knowledgeBachelor's/Master's in CS or related, management experience
Work EnvironmentResearch and development, hardware/software integrationTeam leadership, project management
Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, AI/ML firmsSoftware companies, tech firms, enterprise solutions

The main difference is that the Director Software Engineer Gpu focuses on technical leadership in GPU-related development, often with specialized hardware knowledge, while the Software Engineering Manager emphasizes team management and project delivery across various software projects. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds but differ in scope and focus.

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Software Engineer, GPU Performance Tools

Software Engineer, GPU Performance Tools

Nvidia

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$164K/yr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

NVIDIA's GPU Architecture Group is seeking an outstanding Software Engineer to advance the state of the art in GPU performance tools. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative profiling capabilities on the next-generation hardware. In this role, you will get to reshape how engineers understand and optimize the world's most advanced GPUs. If you want the freedom to take features from concept through implementation while applying critical thinking and engineering judgment, this is the role for you!

What you'll be doing:

  • Build innovative features for NVIDIA's GPU profiling tools from inception to execution

  • Incorporate new hardware profiling capabilities into tools and workflows

  • Work independently based on high-level requirements, filling in build details and making sound engineering decisions

  • Collaborate with architects, performance engineers, and other software teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions

  • Improve and maintain a large, evolving codebase with high standards for quality and reliability

What we need to see :

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 3 years or more experience writing production software in Python and C++

  • Proven foundation in computer architecture and performance analysis

  • Experience in parallel programming or accelerated computing

  • Track record of building tools or infrastructure for other engineers, with a strong sense of what makes a great developer experience

  • Up to date with the latest software engineering practices including AI-enabled development tooling

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Contributions to open-source performance analysis tooling

  • Experience as a user or creator of CPU or GPU profiling tools

  • Experience in GPU computing or accelerated computing platforms

  • Background with building software tools on top of hardware capabilities

  • Familiarity with AI workloads and their performance characteristics

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 for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 7, 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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About Nvidia

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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.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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