HPC Middleware Developer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior HPC software engineer to design and implement high-performance protocols and algorithms for networked supercomputers and datacenters. You will deliver production-grade software, work closely with technical leaders, and tackle challenges in machine learning and cloud computing at scale.

You will collaborate with hardware teams on co-design, optimize performance, and contribute to MPI/RDMA HPC tooling.

Qualifications

• 5 years of C/C++ programming experience.
• 3 years in Linux environment and tools.
• Deep knowledge of InfiniBand and Ethernet networking.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and OS concepts.
• Experience with performance optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance communication frameworks and algorithms.
• Deliver production-grade software for NVIDIA networked supercomputers and datacenters.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on co-design of features and APIs.
• Contribute to MPI/RDMA based HPC tooling and open source efforts.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Networking protocols

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Performance optimization

Open Source contributor

Education

MSc or equivalent

Tools

MPI

RDMA

Job description

We are now looking for a senior HPC software engineer. As a member of our the High Performance Computing Software development team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing new protocols and algorithms that enable the best performance possible on Nvidia networked supercomputers and datacenters. This role offers you an excellent opportunity to deliver production grade solutions, get hands on with ground-breaking technology, and work closely with technical leaders solving some of the biggest challenges in machine learning, cloud computing, and system co-design.

What you’ll be doing:

The team is responsible for developing high performance communication frameworks and applications running in production on the world’s largest supercomputers and datacenters. The work environment is dynamic and challenging; we are innovating and inventing software products at the forefront of technology in terms of performance, scalability, and features. Our team works closely with networking chip design teams in co-designing new hardware features and software APIs.

What we need to see:

• 5 years’ experience of Programming in C/C++
• 3 years’ experience in Linux environment and tools
• Deep knowledge of Networking Protocols InfiniBand, Ethernet
• Deep knowledge in computer architecture and operating systems
• Experience in performance optimizations
• MSc or equivalent experience in computer science / software engineering.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• You have positive attitude and work well with others.
• PhD or equivalent experience in CS/EE/Math/Physics
• Knowledge in MPI and High-performance computing
• Knowledge in RDMA technology
• Open Source Software Contributor

For two decades, we have pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and scientific research. Today, we stand at the beginning of the next era, the AI computing era, ignited by a new computing model, GPU deep learning. This new model - where deep neural networks are trained to recognize patterns from massive amounts of data - has shown to be deeply effective at solving some of the most complex problems in everyday life. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable companies to work for. Are you creative and driven? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you.

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 July 12, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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