NVIDIA is searching for an outstanding Senior Graphics System Software Engineer to expand the AI & Graphics team. As a team member, you will work with a group of talented graphics software engineers from a wide range of backgrounds like gaming, deep learning, application and system development and hardware design distributed across the world.
What you’ll be doing:
As a member of this team, you will be developing the latest graphics and deep learning technologies to bring real-time AI to gamers and creators, working with industry leaders to design new APIs and systems and then implement across multiple GPU generations and Operating Systems. You will also work with leading game studios to ensure their games run perfectly on NVIDIA hardware and use NVIDIA's world leading graphics and AI technologies. You will participate in the development of new real-time rendering and AI techniques to support the evolving gaming, virtual reality, mixed reality, and computer aided design industries. Additionally, you will support the design, development, and validation of our next generation of graphics processors from design to store shelves.
What we need to see:
Hold a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of industry experience (or equivalent) in system programming, gaming, or related field.
Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture
Foundational understanding of the principles of software design with experience designing and building robust software platforms
Experience working across multiple platform architectures and working experience with DirectX 12, Vulkan, or other rendering APIs
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Working experience in Windows or Linux User Mode Drivers
Experience with Game Engine Development on Console, Desktop, or Mobile environments
Familiarity with the latest security methodologies for writing secure code
A strong standout colleague; self-motivated with great interpersonal skills
Track record of driving complex, cross-functional software initiatives.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
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.Skills Required
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of industry experience in system programming, gaming, or related field.
- Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture.
- Foundational understanding of software design and experience building robust software platforms.
- Experience across multiple platform architectures and with DirectX 12, Vulkan, or other rendering APIs.
- Working experience in Windows or Linux User Mode Drivers.
- Experience with Game Engine Development on Console, Desktop, or Mobile.
- Familiarity with security methodologies for writing secure code.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive cross-functional software initiatives.
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
