Senior Deep Learning Software Engineer, DLSim

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a Deep Learning Software Engineer to help develop simulation infrastructure for AI workloads across GPU hardware. You will work on fast, scalable evaluation across NVIDIA compiler stacks, improve kernel code generation and graph optimization, and help model datacenter-scale workloads.

The role requires MLIR experience, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and a Master's or PhD. Equity and benefits are offered, with a base salary schedule and a pathway to Level 3 or

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in CS/CE or related STEM; PhD preferred.
• 3+ years in compiler optimization, architectural simulation, or related areas.
• Strong hands-on experience with MLIR and compiler infrastructure.
• Excellent C/C++ and Python programming skills with design, debugging, and testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation backends enabling fast, scalable evaluation of AI workloads across NVIDIA compiler stacks.
• Improve compiler kernel code generation and graph optimization using modeled scenarios and performance insight.
• Advance the modeling and optimization of datacenter-scale AI workloads and deployment scenarios.
• Partner with architects and software teams to evaluate future GPU features and guide silicon and system-level design decisions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Compiler optimization

Architectural simulation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE or related STEM; PhD preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

MLIR

Job description

The DL Performance Modeling Team’s core mission is to deliver full stack simulation infrastructure for deep learning applications across a spectrum of GPUs. We actively collaborate with architecture, software, product, and research teams to shape and refine the strategic roadmap of DL hardware and software

We are now looking for a Deep Learning Software Engineer to help develop simulation infrastructure. The software rapidly assesses new AI-accelerating GPU hardware and software advancements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop simulation backends that enable fast, scalable evaluation of AI workloads across NVIDIA compiler stacks.

• Improve deep learning compiler kernel code generation and computational graph optimization using analysis based on modeled scenarios and performance insight.

• Advance the modeling and optimization of datacenter-scale AI workloads and deployment scenarios.

• Partner with architects and software teams to evaluate future GPU features and guide silicon and system-level design decisions.

What we need to see:

• A Masters (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field; PhD preferred.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in compiler optimization, architectural simulation, or related areas.

• Strong hands-on experience with MLIR and compiler infrastructure.

• Excellent C/C++ and Python programming skills, including software design, debugging, performance analysis, and test development.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-functional, outcome-focused environment.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience designing and building compiler frameworks or intermediate representations from the ground up.

• Deep understanding of LLM inference workloads and their implications for computer architecture.

• Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing complex AI workloads on CPUs, GPUs, or custom accelerators.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, collaborative and love a challenge, 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 August 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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