Senior Software Development Engineer, Neural Graph Infrastructure

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 310,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a seasoned software engineer to help build a next‑generation graph neural network infrastructure for semiconductor design. You will contribute from architecture to implementation in a hands‑on role.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software engineering, strong C++ and Python skills, and a solid foundation in algorithms and data structures. Equity and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience in C++ and Python programming.
• Strong foundations in software building, algorithms, and data structures.
• Proficiency in software architecture: built systems, not just contributed to them.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration during development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Architect highly automated, modular build flows.
• Collaborate with architects and designers during spec development.
• Build event-driven data preprocessing pipelines for large-scale graph data.
• Develop tools and user interfaces in C++ and Python for engineering workflows.
• Engage cross-functionally with VLSI organizations to anticipate challenges.

Skills

C++

Python

Software architecture

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, 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.

Join NVIDIA’s CAD Infrastructure team and be part of something outstanding! We are building a next-generation software platform for semiconductor design, applying innovative graph neural network infrastructure to process graphs at a trillion-edge scale. This is an ambitious endeavor, and we need engineers who thrive in a hands‑on environment, ready to contribute to every phase from architecture to implementation. This role will allow you to compose the future of computing and make a lasting impact on the world!

What you’ll be doing:

• Architecting highly automated and customizable flows using modular builds and object-oriented techniques.
• Collaborating with architects and designers during active spec development to identify integration gaps and keep workstreams aligned.
• Building event-driven data preprocessing pipelines for large-scale graph data.
• Developing tools and user interfaces in C++ and Python tailored for complex engineering workflows.
• Engaging cross-functionally with VLSI organizations to anticipate future challenges and build solutions.

What we need to see:

• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience in C++ and Python programming.
• Strong foundations in software building, algorithms, and data structures.
• Proficiency in software architecture: you've built systems, not just contributed to them.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across fields during an evolving development cycle.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Background in graph-scale data infrastructure or GNN-based systems.
• Exposure to ML or agentic tooling, particularly LLM-based code generation.
• Familiarity with EDA or VLSI build environments.
• Experience exposing software toolchains to AI agents or building developer-facing AI interfaces.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 31, 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.