Senior Platform AI Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
184K-357K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Lead architecture and delivery of an ML infrastructure efficiency platform across silicon co-design teams. Define platform contracts, onboarding, orchestration, auth, observability, storage/caching, and SLA enforcement. Own production operation, security, reliability, and performance while mentoring engineers and driving cross-team technical decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

For over 25 years, NVIDIA has been revolutionizing computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. 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 be,a ,,ast talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Join the team and discover how you can build a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA's Silicon Co-Design Group (SCG) is seeking Senior AI Platform Engineers. They will set the technical direction and lead the end-to-end delivery of the efficiency platform that supports our intelligent automation ecosystem.. If you are energized by building foundational platforms at the intersection of ML infrastructure and large-scale systems, this is your opportunity!

What you'll be doing:

  • Define the architectural direction, infrastructure investments, and roadmap priorities for the efficiency platform — across silicon architecture, build, methodology, validation, and applied AI teams.

  • Define platform contracts and onboard new agents and skills from the domain teams across SCG building on the platform.

  • Owning end-to-end delivery of the platform — from design and implementation through sustained production operation — with accountability for security, reliability, performance, and evolution.

  • Leading the unified solutions including orchestration patterns, authentication and authorization, observability, and SLA enforcement. Driving platform-wide decisions with multi-functional impact. Managing storage and caching strategies that scale across heterogeneous compute environments.

  • Serving as the technical authority for infrastructure powered by artificial intelligence across SCG: setting engineering standards, resolving cross-team architectural challenges, and mentoring senior engineers.

What we need to see:

  • BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in CS, EE, CE, or a related field, with 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating production-grade platform or backend infrastructure.

  • 5+ years of direct ML infrastructure experience, including end-to-end ownership of a model serving platform or latency-sensitive backend service from initial architecture through sustained production operation.

  • Demonstrated track record of setting technical direction at the department or company level: defining platform strategy, establishing architectural standards, and leading initiatives spanning multiple teams.

  • Strong Python skills and proficiency in at least one compiled language such as C, C++, Go, Java, or Rust.

  • Hands-on experience with job queues + sandboxed execution (Kubernetes Jobs, Celery/Sidekiq/Temporal, container runtimes with resource isolation).

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align senior team members and drive architectural decisions across organizations with contending priorities.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Industry recognition in ML infrastructure or distributed systems — through publications, conference talks, open-source contributions, or technical leadership visible beyond your current organization.

  • Experience driving platform architecture at company scale, including engineering standards or frameworks broadly adopted by other teams.

  • Exposure to silicon design, methodology, validation or EDA toolchains, especially the cadence of chip development lifecycles.

  • Experience building or operating AI platforms within a silicon development, validation or EDA environment, with a firsthand understanding of the reliability and scale demands of chip design toolchains.

  • Track record of mentoring senior engineers and growing technical talent — shaping the capabilities of the team as much as the platform itself.

The platform you architect will run every workflow involving NVIDIA silicon — from bring-up, characterization, and debug to production sign-off. If leading the foundation that the next generation of SCG engineers builds on is the problem you want to solve, we'd like to talk!

Known throughout the technology industry as a highly attractive employer, NVIDIA delivers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you consider your future, explore what we can provide for you and your family at www.nvidiabenefits.com/

#LI-Hybrid

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 18, 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.

Skills Required

  • BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in CS, EE, CE, or a related field
  • 8+ years hands-on experience designing and operating production-grade platform or backend infrastructure
  • 5+ years direct ML infrastructure experience, including end-to-end ownership of model serving or latency-sensitive backend services
  • Proven track record of setting technical direction at department or company level
  • Strong Python skills
  • Proficiency in at least one compiled language (C, C++, Go, Java, or Rust)
  • Hands-on experience with job queues and sandboxed execution (Kubernetes Jobs, Celery, Sidekiq, Temporal, container runtimes with resource isolation)
  • Experience owning end-to-end platform delivery with accountability for security, reliability, performance, and sustained production operation
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, including aligning senior stakeholders and driving architectural decisions
  • Industry recognition in ML infrastructure or distributed systems (publications, talks, open-source contributions)
  • Experience driving platform architecture at company scale and establishing engineering standards/frameworks
  • Exposure to silicon design, methodology, validation, or EDA toolchains
  • Experience building or operating AI platforms within silicon development, validation, or EDA environments
  • Track record mentoring senior engineers and growing technical talent

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

NVIDIA Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

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.”

Similar Jobs

Clear Street Logo Clear Street

Platform Engineer

Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
581 Employees
200K-350K Annually

Jellyfish Logo Jellyfish

Platform Engineer

Big Data • Cloud • Productivity • Software • Database • Analytics • Automation
Remote or Hybrid
United States
225 Employees
150K-230K Annually

Toast Logo Toast

Senior Software Engineer

Cloud • Fintech • Food • Information Technology • Software • Hospitality
Remote
US
5000 Employees
159K-254K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Fairly Even Thumbnail
Hardware • Robotics • Sales • Software • Hospitality
New York, NY
30 Employees
Legora Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Legal Tech • Software
Chicago, Illinois
700 Employees
Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account