Senior Developer Technology Engineer - Edge Agentic AI

NVIDIA Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in the United States seeks a seasoned GPU deployment engineer to drive end-to-end AI workflows, profiling, and optimization across demanding workloads. You will collaborate with internal teams and external developers to enhance runtime efficiency and user experience.

The role requires 5+ years of GPU deployment, strong C/C++, Python, CUDA experience, and the ability to travel for conferences and partner visits. Join a world-class team advancing AI and accelerated computing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in local GPU deployment, profiling or optimization.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and software design/techniques.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux, CUDA, and Nsight tooling.
• Some travel for conferences and on-site partner visits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to deploy end-to-end GPU workflows.
• Profile and debug to improve runtime performance and resource utilization.
• Provide hands-on guidance, sample code, and trainings on GPU deployment.
• Contribute to OSS projects (e.g., GGML, Llama.cpp, Ollama, vLLM, ONNX Runtime).
• Mentor junior engineers and influence next-gen GPU features with feedback from real-world workflows.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Software design

Programming techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

CUDA

Nsight

Job description

At NVIDIA, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

What you'll be doing

• Work closely across internal engineering and product teams as well as external app developers and enterprise ISVs on solving local end-to-end agentic AI GPU deployment challenges on NVIDIA RTX & DGX.
• Apply powerful profiling and debugging tools for analyzing most demanding accelerated end-to-end agentic AI workflows to detect insufficient system utilization resulting in suboptimal runtime performance.
• Conduct hands-on trainings, develop sample code and host presentations to give good guidance on efficient end-to-end agentic AI deployment targeting optimal runtime performance.
• Improve LLM & GenAI user experience by working on feature and performance enhancements of OSS software, including but not limited to projects like GGML, Llama.cpp, Ollama, vLLM, ONNX Runtime.
• Collaborate with GPU driver and architecture teams as well as NVIDIA research to influence next generation GPU features by providing real-world workflows and giving feedback on partner and customer needs.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, encouraging an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

What we need to see

• A proven track record 5+ years of professional experience in local GPU deployment, profiling and optimization.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, software design, programming techniques.
• Familiarity with and development experience on Windows and Linux.
• Experience with CUDA and NVIDIA's Nsight GPU profiling and debugging suite.
• Some travel is required for conferences and for on-site visits with external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for keeping track with the latest advancements in AI technology.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Experience with GPU-accelerated AI inference driven by NVIDIA APIs and SDKs, specifically TensorRT-RTX, cuDNN, NVIDIA Model Optimizer.
• Expertise with professional agentic AI use cases, i.e., digital content creation and productivity workflows.
• Experience working with open-source LLM and GenAI software.
• Detailed knowledge of the latest generation GPU architectures.
• Experience with AI deployment on NPUs and ARM architectures.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
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 November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.