Principal Software Engineer - Inference as a Service at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems or large-scale backend infrastructure
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, other Engineering or related fields (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or C++ with a track record of building production-grade, highly available systems
  • Proven experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes
  • A deep understanding of system architecture for high-performance, low-latency API services
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing systems for GPU resource management
  • Familiarity with modern observability tools (e.g., DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
  • Demonstrated experience with deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of a scalable, robust, and reliable platform for serving AI models for inference as a service
  • Architect and implement systems for dynamic GPU resource management, autoscaling, and efficient scheduling of inference workloads
  • Build and maintain the core infrastructure, including load balancing and rate limiting, to ensure the stability and high availability of inference services
  • Define and implement APIs for model deployment, monitoring, and management for a seamless user experience
  • Optimize system performance and latency for various model types, from large language models (LLMs) to computer vision models, ensuring high-throughput and responsiveness
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate deployment, monitoring, and performance telemetry into our CI/CD pipelines
  • Develop tools and frameworks for real-time observability, performance profiling, and debugging of inference services
  • Drive architectural decisions and best practices for long-term platform evolution and scalability
  • Contribute to NVIDIA's AI Factory initiative by building a foundational platform that supports model serving needs

Skills

GPU
Autoscaling
Scheduling
Load Balancing
Rate Limiting
APIs
LLM
Computer Vision
Inference
AI Models

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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