Distinguished Engineer - Dynamo

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior-level Distinguished Engineer for its Dynamo engineering team in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves leading technical initiatives in AI inferencing, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to the Dynamo open-source projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems software engineering and expertise in AI inference. A competitive salary between $320,000 and $488,750, along with a robust benefits package, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of proven experience in systems software engineering.
• Experience in operating production inference systems at scale.
• Proven senior technical leader with influence capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology and product direction for AI inference.
• Contribute to open‑source projects within the Dynamo family.
• Lead initiatives around performance and scalability for AI inference.

Skills

AI inferencing expertise

Rust

Python

Go

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science or related field

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.