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... and NVIDIA at large, and have a material impact on the next generation of inference on NVIDIA ... Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Python, and Go, as well as familiarity with ...

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Distinguished Engineer - Dynamo

Seattle, WA · On-site

... and NVIDIA at large, and have a material impact on the next generation of inference on NVIDIA ... Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Python, and Go, as well as familiarity with ...

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Foundry Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Join NVIDIA's dynamic team as a Foundry Development Engineer! We are on the lookout for a talented ... What we need to see: * BS in EE, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent experience, with an MS ...

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You will work across research, engineering, product, and strategic partnerships. You will help define how NVIDIA builds software for chemistry and materials science. What you'll be doing: * Serve as ...

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Senior Materials Planner

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than ... Mitigate material liabilities, such as Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

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Senior Circuit Methodology Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern ... Additionally, you will be asked to develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and ...

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System Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High ... Drive key tester critical metrics like tester uptime, recovery time, timely report and material ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for nvidia material engineer in the United States is $100,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nvidia Material Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nvidia Material Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline, typically with a bachelor’s or advanced degree. Familiarity with materials characterization tools (such as SEM, TEM, XRD), failure analysis techniques, and relevant software like MATLAB or COMSOL is important. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills that set high-performing engineers apart. These competencies ensure the development of innovative materials and processes critical to Nvidia’s advanced hardware performance and reliability.

What are some common challenges faced by Nvidia Material Engineers when developing semiconductor materials for advanced GPUs?

Nvidia Material Engineers often encounter challenges related to balancing electrical performance, thermal management, and manufacturability when developing new semiconductor materials for advanced GPUs. They must ensure that materials meet strict reliability standards while also supporting higher processing speeds and efficiency. Additionally, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as process engineers, design teams, and supply chain specialists is crucial to address integration hurdles and ensure scalability for mass production. Staying current with rapid technological advancements and evolving environmental regulations also presents ongoing challenges in this role.

What does an Nvidia Material Engineer do?

An Nvidia Material Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, and testing materials used in Nvidia's semiconductor products and hardware, such as graphics processing units (GPUs). Their work involves selecting and optimizing materials to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet specific technical and environmental requirements. Additionally, they may work on troubleshooting material-related issues and staying updated with advancements in material science relevant to electronics.
Infographic showing various Nvidia Material Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,738 per year, or $48.4 per hour.
Distinguished Engineer - Dynamo

Distinguished Engineer - Dynamo

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Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

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We are currently seeking a senior-level Engineer with distinguished expertise to join the Dynamo engineering team. As a Distinguished Engineer, you will be a key technical leader, helping drive technology and product direction, provide deep technical expertise and guidance to the team and NVIDIA at large, and have a material impact on the next generation of inference on NVIDIA hardware.

At NVIDIA, we believe that inference will be driving increasing amount of compute, and as the hardware becomes more capable, it is crucial to make it easy for users to get the best performance as easily as possible. NVIDIA Dynamo helps users achieve state-of-the-art performance, using advanced techniques such as disaggregated serving, KV-aware routing, and others. As inference extends across modalities such as image, video and audio, the need for Dynamo only increases.

What you will be doing:

  • Contribute to the Dynamo family of open source projects.

  • Serve as a technical expert in AI inferencing, helping to push the frontier of what's possible.

  • Represent Dynamo and NVIDIA with customers, partners and the AI community.

  • Lead critical initiatives around resiliency, performance and scalability for Dynamo and AI inference.

  • Build and drive Dynamo to continue being a production-ready, data center-scale AI inferencing platform.

  • Collaborate with diverse partner teams at NVIDIA across storage, networking, hardware and performance.

  • Keep abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML infrastructure technologies, frameworks, and effective strategies, and promote their implementation within the company.

What we need to see:

  • BS, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.

  • 18+ years of Proven experience in systems software engineering

  • Expertise in the AI inference space, such as operating production inference systems at scale, working on inference engines, or similar.

  • Experience serving as a senior technical leader in an organization, with the ability to lead through influence.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Python, and Go, as well as familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, showing proficiency in analyzing complex systems, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing scalable solutions.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, demonstrating effectiveness in working with diverse teams and individuals.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience in production-grade infrastructure, knowing how to take into account observability, resilience and operations.

  • Enthusiasm for continual learning and keeping abreast of new technologies and effective approaches within the AI/ML systems domain.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working with us and our engineering teams are contributing to some of the hottest state of the art fields: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Vehicles. If you're a creative and motivated software engineer with a real passion for building fast software solutions, as well as impacting AI development worldwide, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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