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Senior Developer Technology Engineer

Posted Aug 6, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
3 Locations, California, United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
You have 8+ years of relevant work experience or research.
Education
A Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related computationally focused science degree (or equivalent experience).

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Role Summary

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The Senior Developer Technology Engineer researches and develops techniques to accelerate cloud service provider workloads on NVIDIA computing platforms. The role works with customers and NVIDIA teams to analyze application performance, implement optimizations, and inform future software and hardware design.

What You'll Do

  • Research and develop techniques to accelerate workloads on NVIDIA CPUs, GPUs, and interconnects.
  • Work directly with customers to analyze and optimize complex workloads for current and next-generation hardware.
  • Collaborate with libraries, tools, system software architecture, hardware, and research teams on future programming models, software,...
  • Design parallel algorithms and implement optimizations in GPU-accelerated computing environments.
  • Publish findings in developer blogs or at relevant conferences and workshops.

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Qualifications

A master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related computationally focused science field, or equivalent experience; 8+ years of relevant work experience or research; C/C++ programming proficiency; parallel programming; hands-on low-level performance optimization; CPU and GPU architecture expertise; strong math skills, including linear algebra; and communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

Required

  • A master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related computationally focused science field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience or research.
  • Programming proficiency in C/C++, with a deep understanding of software design, programming techniques, and algorithms.
  • A background that includes parallel programming.
  • Hands-on experience doing low-level performance optimizations.
  • In-depth expertise with CPU and GPU architecture fundamentals.
  • Strong math skills, including linear algebra, for problem-solving and performance modeling.
  • Good communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

Preferred

  • CUDA C/C++ experience is preferred.
  • Designed highly optimal parallel algorithms and data structures for applications with high bytes-to-compute ratios, such as processing...
  • Optimized end-to-end application performance across multiple software layers, from OS to high-level frameworks.
  • Influenced hardware feature design using application and domain knowledge.

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We’re currently seeking a Senior Developer Technology Engineer!

NVIDIA's Developer Technology Engineering team is a global network of world-class experts revolutionizing industries through accelerated computing. We empower developers with groundbreaking solutions that solidify NVIDIA's leadership. If you're passionate about optimizing large application workloads, eliminating system bottlenecks, and collaborating on cutting-edge technology breakthroughs, consider joining our team.
 

What you will be doing:

  • In this role, you will research and develop techniques to accelerate top CSP workloads on NVIDIA’s computing platform including advanced CPUs, GPUs and interconnects.

  • Work directly with key customers to perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex workloads to ensure the best possible performance on current and next-generation hardware.

  • Collaborate with libraries, tools, system software architecture, hardware, and research teams at NVIDIA to influence the design of next-generation programming models, software, and architectures.

What we need to see:

  • A Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related computationally focused science degree (or equivalent experience).

  • You have 8+ years of relevant work experience or research.

  • Programming proficiency in C/C++ with a deep understanding of software design, programming techniques, and algorithms.

  • A background that includes parallel programming, ideally CUDA C/C++.

  • Hands on experience doing low-level performance optimizations.

  • In-depth expertise with CPU and GPU architecture fundamentals.

  • Strong math skills, including linear algebra, for problem-solving and performance modeling

  • Good communication, organization and prioritization skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Designed highly optimal parallel algorithms and data structures for applications with high bytes to compute ratio, such as processing directly on compressed data and kernel fusion.

  • You optimized end-to-end performance of applications spanning many layers of software, from OS to high-level frameworks.

  • You influenced hardware feature design leveraging your application and domain knowledge.

The Developer Technology Engineer (DevTech) plays a crucial role in the success of NVIDIA and our customers. DevTechs work with external technologists to investigate performance of their applications, design parallel algorithms and implement optimizations in a GPU accelerated computing environment. As recognized experts in the field we publish our findings in developer blogs or at relevant conferences and workshops. With visibility to our customers, the industry, and academia we are important representatives of NVIDIA as a technology leader. Within NVIDIA we contribute valuable application expertise that influences next generation hardware and software products. As critical problem solvers, we deepen our expertise, expand our knowledge, and work across domains and organizations. Whether you are a leading industry luminary or early in your career, the Developer Technology Team provides ample opportunity for growth in the exciting field of GPU accelerated computing!

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 9, 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 the company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.

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