Senior System Software Engineer for Cloud - GeForce NOW Platform

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 431,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is looking for a Senior System Software Engineer for Cloud in Santa Clara, California. You will design, build, and deploy cloud-based solutions for GeForce NOW, focusing on scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in software development, specifically with Golang and C++, and a strong background in Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure. NVIDIA offers a competitive salary range ($224,000–$431,250) along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years delivering SaaS/PaaS focusing on software development and Kubernetes infrastructure automation.
• Extensive experience developing/scaling backend services and microservices.
• Strong self-initiative, interpersonal skills, adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale distributed cloud-based systems for a high-performance SaaS/PaaS platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive new features and optimize existing systems.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and performance tuning.

Skills

Golang

C++

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure

Distributed system design

RESTful APIs

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Helm

Job description

GeForce NOW is Nvidia’s Cloud Gaming service, streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user, regardless of their device type and capabilities – low-end PCs, Macs, TV or mobile devices.

We are looking for a Senior System Software Engineer for Cloud who sees the big picture of Cloud Computing and is deeply technical, creative, and hands‑on. You will design, build, and deploy highly scalable cloud‑based solutions for GeForce NOW.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale distributed cloud‑based systems for a high‑performance SaaS/PaaS platform.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive new features, optimize existing systems, and enhance overall platform reliability.
• Influence the technology stack, architecture, and development methodology.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Mentor team members and drive best practices in Kubernetes, observability, and infrastructure automation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 12+ years delivering SaaS/PaaS focusing on software development and Kubernetes infrastructure automation.
• Extensive experience with Golang and C++ (Python and Java valued) and developing/scaling backend services and microservices.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, AKS), containers (Docker, containerd), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Helm, Kustomize).
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, distributed system design, and Kubernetes‑native patterns.
• Proven experience in developing and scaling RESTful, gRPC, MCP APIs and backend services.
• Strong self‑initiative, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and experience writing testable, maintainable, performant codebases with focus on observability and collaboration skills across teams and time zones.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using the latest AI tools like Codex and Claude Code.
• Experience analyzing observability data to identify bottlenecks and improvement areas.
• Experience with cloud‑scale analytics and data‑driven optimization of infrastructure and services.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or fast‑changing environments, breaking down uncertainty into clear technical direction and actionable execution plans.
• Strong bias for action/iteration: able to prototype, validate, learn from feedback, and refine solutions quickly while maintaining engineering quality and operational rigor.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered 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.

Base salary range is $224,000–$356,500 for Level 5 and $272,000–$431,250 for Level 6, based on location and experience. Eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination is prohibited 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.