Systems Software Engineer, AI and Cloud - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Silicon Valley invites a versatile Systems Software Engineer - AI and Cloud to drive cloud-native AI workloads and high-performance inference. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to push NVIDIA’s AI and cloud technologies forward and craft scalable software for production-grade environments.

You will mentor with Triton Inference Server, vLLM, and Kubernetes, develop tutorials and sample code, and contribute to public demos and whitepapers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering, CS, CE, EE or related degree.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript with strong data structures and algorithms.
• Some familiarity with C++ in HPC contexts.
• Experience building cloud-native systems on Kubernetes with inference frameworks like vLLM and Triton.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cloud-native, full-stack apps using microservices for AI use cases.
• Design agentic workflows with techniques like RAG and current AI models.
• Evaluate user experiences and technical performance of AI solutions.
• Provide practical product improvement recommendations to executives and management.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, hardware, software engineering, and QA teams.
• Develop developer tutorials and code samples to demonstrate NVIDIA tools and libraries.
• Write technical whitepapers and run demos at industry conferences.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

C++

Kubernetes

API design

LLMs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

NVIDIA Triton Inference Server

vLLM

Kubernetes

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, where we are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI and cloud computing.

As a versatile Systems Software Engineer - AI and Cloud, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that craft the future of technology. This role offers an outstanding chance to engage with advanced AI models and cloud-native architectures, making significant contributions to NVIDIA’s versatile products and technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluate cloud-native, full-stack applications using microservices architecture to power AI use cases, bringing to bear NVIDIA frameworks, SDKs, and microservices.
• Design and implement agentic workflows with advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and the latest AI models.
• Evaluate user experiences and analyze the technical performance of AI solutions, compiling findings into comprehensive reports.
• Offer practical suggestions for product improvement to senior executives and engineering management.
• Engage with various teams across NVIDIA such as product, marketing, hardware, software engineering, and QA to improve NVIDIA's product offerings.
• Develop developer-focused content, including detailed tutorials and code samples, to demonstrate the latest features in NVIDIA’s tools and libraries.
• Write technical whitepapers and product briefs, and run technical demos of our products at prominent industry conferences.

What we need to see:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related degree (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for programming and debugging, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Basic familiarity with C++ programming and its application in high-performance computing environments.
• Experience in crafting cloud-native systems optimized for Kubernetes deployment, using inference frameworks such as vLLM and NVIDIA Triton Inference Server.
• A solid understanding of API design principles for building scalable, production-ready inference systems.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Advanced knowledge of LLMs, modern AI software architecture, and cloud APIs.
• Contributions to public-facing technical content and open-source projects.
• Expertise in deploying LLM inference frameworks like Triton Inference Server, vLLM, or TensorRT, including on Kubernetes or edge devices to improve performance.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1, and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October10,2026.

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.

NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.