Principal Systems Software Engineer, GDN Platform and Tools

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading technology firm as a Principal Systems Software Engineer. This role is crucial in scaling and managing a cloud streaming platform that delivers high-performance 3D applications. You will work on cutting-edge technology, utilizing your extensive experience in full-stack development and cloud services. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance platform capabilities and ensure a seamless user experience. If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for innovation, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Equity options

Generous benefits package

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in full-stack development and cloud services.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including React, Python, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Manage and scale self-hosted GitHub Actions runners using Kubernetes.
• Develop, package, and deploy custom Golang tools for platform stability.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud services deployment

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

C/C++

Kubernetes

Terraform

HashiCorp Vault

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

HashiCorp Packer

Job description

Principal Systems Software Engineer, GDN Platform and Tools (Finance)

Principal Systems Software Engineer, GDN Platform and Tools (Finance)

NVIDIA's GeForce Now, the next-generation gaming service powered by Nvidia GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, any PC or just a mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date and users around the globe can instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at the lowest latency for smoothest of gameplay. Just click and play! Visit us at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now

NVIDIA's GDN (Graphics Delivery Network) is a cloud streaming platform that uses the same technology as GeForce NOW to stream 3D content, including games, to almost any device. GDN enables game publishers to stream games built with any 3D engine, offering a seamless one-click play experience. It provides a turnkey solution, allowing publishers to upload their content to a developer portal and then let NVIDIA GDN handle the streaming process. Within GeForce Now, you will function as a validated Principal Systems Software Engineer to build and scale the platform and next-generation tools with a team of decentralized and distributed engineers across multiple time zones. If you're passionate about building and delivering the platform that provides a suite of tools and services for creating, managing, and distributing 3D applications over a network, this is an opportunity to work with exciting technology at one of the most innovative companies in the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and scale self-hosted GitHub Actions runners using Kubernetes
• Help expand runner support for various hardware and operating system combinations, including Linux, Windows, single-GPU, multi-GPU, NVLink, and more
• Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and ArgoCD) to deploy and maintain infrastructure both on-premise and in AWS.
• Build and maintain runner VM images using HashiCorp Packer
• Connect distributed services securely using mTLS, PKI, and HashiCorp Vault.
• Develop, package, and deploy custom Golang tools to support platform observability, stability, and efficiency
• Configure alerting and monitoring to identify and address issues quickly, using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. and
• Contribute upstream to open-source tools and libraries that our team depends on
• Periodically update platform dependencies and address CVEs

What we need to see:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years of proven experience in full-stack development with verifiable experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cloud services.
• Proven full-stack development experience with a focus on rapidly improving UI capabilities and usability.
• Proficiency in React/JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and C/C++ programming.
• Extensive experience in deploying highly reliable and secure services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated self-starter with strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with developing and deploying AI models.
• Experience with LLMs, text-to-speech, and 3D graphics frameworks.
• Background with pixel streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of video codecs.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the industry working for us. Due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are expanding rapidly. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 248,000 USD - 391,000 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.