Distinguished Engineer - Dynamo

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Distinguished Engineer to join the Dynamo engineering team in California, Missouri. This role represents a critical technical leadership position focused on driving AI inference technology, collaborating with partner teams, and contributing to open-source projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in systems software engineering, expertise in AI inference, and proficiency in languages such as Rust, Python, and Go. The offer includes a competitive salary ranging from $320,000 to $488,750 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of proven experience in systems software engineering.
• Experience operating production inference systems at scale.
• Demonstrated leadership through influence.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology and product direction for AI inference.
• Contribute to the Dynamo family of open-source projects.
• Lead initiatives for resiliency, performance, and scalability.

Skills

Expertise in AI inference

Proficiency in Rust

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Go

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

We are currently seeking a senior‑level Distinguished Engineer to join the Dynamo engineering team at NVIDIA. The role is a key technical leader, responsible for driving technology and product direction, providing deep technical guidance to the team, and shaping the next generation of inference on NVIDIA hardware.

What You Will Be Doing

• Contribute to the Dynamo family of open‑source projects.
• Serve as a technical expert in AI inferencing, pushing 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 remain a production‑ready, data‑center‑scale AI inferencing platform.
• Collaborate with partner teams across storage, networking, hardware, and performance.
• Stay current on AI/ML infrastructure technologies and promote their implementation within the company.

What We Require

• 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 or working on inference engines.
• Experience serving as a senior technical leader with the ability to lead through influence.
• Proficiency in Rust, Python, Go, and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, effective with diverse teams.

Optional Ways to Stand Out

• Experience in production‑grade infrastructure, including observability, resilience, and operations.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying abreast of new technologies in AI/ML systems.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary ranging from $320,000 to $488,750, equity eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proudly serves as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.