NVIDIA is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Quantum & Chemistry group. As the team member, you will be part of the development effort of an AI for science agentic system. This work involves close collaboration with domain scientists and AI scientists that will be carrying out research in agentic science.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Designing and developing solutions for AI for science agents that integrate with the current NVIDIA agentic stack.
Collaborating closely with internal and external partners to understand requirements and deliver robust full-cycle solutions.
Improving stability and performance across the agentic pipeline through architectural enhancements and code optimizations.
Troubleshooting issues in distributed environments.
Working multi-functionally with architects, DevOps engineers, product managers and partners to ensure high-quality releases.
Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement activities within the team.
What We Need to See:
You are completing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Hands-on experience in software development.
Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and standard methodologies in complex distributed systems.
Experience with microservices architectures.
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to deliver high-quality code and resilient services.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities in distributed systems or multi-node environments.
Excellent communication skills and an ownership-driven mindset.
Experience in Agentic AI development with proficiency with Pytorch and or Tensorflow.
Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:
Python proficiency (strongly preferred due to Python-based tooling).
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible).
Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments.
Experience with scientific codes and high-performance computing.
Experience with lab automation.
NVIDIA's invention of the GPU revolutionized parallel computing. Our GPUs are being used in many of the largest high-performance computing projects around the world, solving real world problems, including advancing the state of Quantum Information Science. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of high technology's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and experienced people in the world working for us. Our goal is to craft an environment where we can do our life's best work. If you're creative, autonomous, and highly motivated, we want to hear from you!
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.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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 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.”







