Performance Engineer — AI, 3D & Graphics on RTX/DGX

NVIDIA

United States

On-site

USD 184,000 - 288,000

Full time

5 days ago
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NVIDIA seeks a Developer Technology Engineer in the United States to drive performance optimization for CPU, AI, and 3D graphics workloads across RTX and DGX SoCs. You will collaborate with system software, GPU driver, architecture, and NVIDIA Research to bring real-world workflows into next-generation platforms.

You will own engagements with developer ecosystem partners, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team while occasionally traveling for conferences

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, software design, parallel programming techniques.
  • Experience developing native software on Windows and Linux.
  • Familiar with agents for software development and related tasks.
  • Distinct passion for performance optimization of CPU, AI or 3D-graphics end-to-end workflows and in-depth experience with profiling and debugging tools for CPU & GPU.
  • Fundamental understanding of CPU or GPU architecture.
  • Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills.
  • Self-motivated, driven work ethic with high autonomy and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Own key engagements with our developer ecosystem partners, optimizing their applications for RTX and DGX SoCs.
  • Lead performance optimization for compute-intensive CPU, AI, and 3D graphics workloads.
  • Collaborate with system software, GPU driver, architecture, and NVIDIA Research to influence next-gen high-performance platforms.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team environment.

Skills

C/C++
Python
Parallel programming
Windows
Linux
Profiling
Debugging tools

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

CUDA
Vulkan
DX12
SSE/AVX
NEON/SVE

Job description

NVIDIA seeks a Developer Technology Engineer in the United States to drive performance optimization for CPU, AI, and 3D graphics workloads across RTX and DGX SoCs. You will collaborate with system software, GPU driver, architecture, and NVIDIA Research to bring real-world workflows into next-generation platforms.

You will own engagements with developer ecosystem partners, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team while occasionally traveling for conferences

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