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Senior Developer Technology Engineer, High-Performance Databases

Posted Aug 7, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$152K – $287.5K/yr
Location
3 Locations, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
At least 5+ years of relevant work or research experience.
Education
A Masters or PhD 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 will research and develop techniques to GPU-accelerate high-performance database and ETL applications. The role collaborates with technical experts and NVIDIA research, hardware, software, libraries, and tools teams to optimize data-intensive workloads and influence future hardware, software, and programming models.

What You'll Do

  • Research and develop GPU acceleration techniques for high-performance database and ETL applications.
  • Analyze and optimize complex data-intensive workloads for current GPU architectures.
  • Investigate hardware and system bottlenecks affecting application performance.
  • Collaborate with research, hardware, system software, libraries, and tools teams on next-generation architectures and programming models.
  • Design parallel algorithms and implement optimizations in GPU-accelerated computing environments.
  • Publish findings in developer blogs, conferences, or workshops.

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Qualifications

Programming fluency in C/C++; deep understanding of algorithms and software design; hands-on experience with low-level parallel programming; expertise with CPU/GPU architecture fundamentals and memory subsystems; domain expertise in high performance databases, ETL and data analytics; good communication, organization, problem solving, and prioritization skills.

Required

  • C/C++
  • Algorithms and software design
  • Low-level parallel programming
  • CUDA
  • OpenACC
  • OpenMP
  • MPI
  • pthreads

Preferred

  • Distributed database systems and frameworks
  • Production database or Spark
  • Compression
  • Storage systems
  • Networking
  • Distributed computer architectures

Original job description

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NVIDIA is currently seeking a Senior Developer Technology Engineer for High-Performance Databases!

Would you enjoy researching new algorithms and memory management techniques to accelerate databases on modern computer architectures? Do you like investigating hardware and system bottlenecks, and optimizing performance of data intensive applications? Are you excited about the opportunity to work on the leading edge of technology with both visibility and impact to the success of a leader like NVIDIA? If so, the Developer Technology Team invites you to consider this opportunity.

 

What you will be doing:

  • In this role, you will research and develop techniques to GPU-accelerate high performance database and ETL applications.

  • Work directly with other technical experts in their fields (industry and academia) to perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex data intensive workloads to ensure the best possible performance of current GPU architectures. 

  • Influence the design of next-generation hardware architectures, software, and programming models in collaboration with research, hardware, system software, libraries, and tools teams at NVIDIA

 

What we need to see: 

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

  • At least 5+ years of relevant work or research experience.

  • Programming fluency in C/C++ with a deep understanding of algorithms and software design.

  • Hands-on experience with low-level parallel programming, e.g., CUDA, OpenACC, OpenMP, MPI, pthreads, TBB, etc.

  • In-depth expertise with CPU/GPU architecture fundamentals, especially memory subsystem.

  • Domain expertise in high performance databases, ETL and data analytics 

  • Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, and prioritization skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience optimizing the performance of distributed database systems and frameworks (e.g. production database or Spark).

  • Background with compression, storage systems, networking, and distributed computer architectures.

The DevTech Engineer 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 insight 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 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 August 10, 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.