Principal Software Engineer - Employee Productivity and Generative AI Solutions

NVIDIA is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Principal Software Engineer

to lead our efforts in designing, developing, and deploying generative AI systems and productivity solutions. As a key leader in our technology team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, development, and scaling of our software systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the delivery of projects with quality, agility, and scale, while meeting the immediate and evolving needs of our business.

What you will be doing:

1. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of software development, from concept to deployment, including architecture design, development, testing, and scaling.
2. Develop high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions that integrate generative AI capabilities.
3. Ensure system reliability, performance, and security at scale.
4. Drive the development process from conception to deployment, ensuring fast iterations without compromising quality and security.
5. Plan and implement strategies for scalability and future growth, anticipating technological advancements and business needs.
6. Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in AI, software development, and system architecture.
7. Be a strong advocate of software engineering best practices and bring a disciplined approach to testing, continuous delivery, and reducing technical debt.

What we need to see:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
2. 12+ years of proven experience in software engineering on large-scale production systems.
3. Proven expertise in performance and reliability in sophisticated distributed systems and the teams that build them.
4. Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies relevant to AI and system development.
5. Proven track record of leading sophisticated projects and delivering results in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
6. Experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, architecture, development, testing, security, and deployment.
7. Deep understanding of building successful platforms and tools for developers in a large-scale environment.
8. Experience with Agile methodologies and a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation.
9. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, capable of inspiring and leading a technical team.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

1. Prior experience in employee productivity software or generative AI.
2. Fascination with unique and difficult problems - resilient and persistent in the pursuit of solutions.
3. Self-motivation and a drive to get things to “done”.
4. Experience with Machine Learning and Data Analytics.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 192,000 USD - 368,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.