Senior DL Algorithms Engineer - Inference Performance

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 241,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior DL Algorithms Engineer to optimize LLM/Omni models and enhance performance across its software stack. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and 3+ years of experience in deep learning, specifically in inference.

This role involves profiling, analyzing bottlenecks, and collaborating with teams to advance AI solutions. A strong understanding of computer architecture and proficiency in PyTorch are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and equity options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the field.
• Strong background in GPU-based applications.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture and GPU fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Optimize state-of-the-art models on NVIDIA’s accelerated inference stack.
• Contribute new features and deliver production code to open-source frameworks.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve inference performance.
• Conduct competitive analysis for NVIDIA’s software/hardware stack.
• Collaborate with partner teams on next-gen AI models.

Skills

Deep learning and neural networks

Performance profiling and optimization

PyTorch or equivalent frameworks

GPU programming (CUDA or OpenCL)

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Senior DL Algorithms Engineer for LLM/Omni model optimizations! Seeking senior engineers who are mindful of performance analysis and optimization to help us squeeze every last clock cycle out of Deep Learning workloads. If you are unafraid to work across all layers of the hardware/software stack from GPU architecture to Deep Learning Framework to achieve peak performance, we want to hear from you! This role offers an opportunity to directly impact the hardware and software roadmap in a fast-growing technology company that leads the AI revolution.

What you will be doing:

• Enable and optimize state-of-the-art open models (like Nemotron and Cosmos) on NVIDIA’s accelerated inference SW stack.
• Contribute new features, fix bugs and deliver production code to open-source frameworks like TRT-LLM, vLLM, SGLang, FlashInfer, etc.
• Profile and analyze bottlenecks across the full inference stack to push the boundaries of inference performance.
• Benchmark state-of-the-art offerings and perform competitive analysis for NVIDIA’s SW/HW stack.
• Co-design with partner teams to develop the next generation of AI models and services.

What we want to see:

• PhD in CS, EE or CSEE or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Strong background in deep learning and neural networks, in particular inference.
• Experience with performance profiling, analysis and optimization, especially for GPU-based applications.
• Proficient in PyTorch or equivalent frameworks for AI, or HPC-heavy application development.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, and familiarity with the fundamentals of GPU architecture.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Proven experience with processor and system-level performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of modern LLM/Diffusion architectures.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms.
• GPU programming experience (CUDA or OpenCL) is a strong plus.

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 May 9, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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