Senior Systems Software Engineer, AV Infrastructure - Validation and Distributed Systems at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of professional experience in infrastructure, distributed systems, or platform engineering
  • Hands-on experience with Linux systems, Kubernetes/Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong scripting/development skills in Python, Bash, and exposure in C++ and/or GoLang
  • Familiarity with Bazel build/test automation frameworks
  • Experience in data/log ingestion workflows and distributed compute/storage systems
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills to work across internal and vendor teams
  • Proven comfort leveraging AI based development tools, such as Claude Code and Cursor

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and operationalize vendor-provided platforms in our cloud-based service platform, starting with test environments to validate dependencies, workflows, and performance
  • Build and maintain distributed infrastructure that supports large-scale log ingestion, data processing, and scenario validation at scale
  • Automate workflows and pipelines using Go, Python, Bash, and Bazel to ensure reproducibility, efficiency, and reliable distributed execution
  • Integrate simulation and drive logs (e.g. world model data, road geometries) in various formats (e.g. protobuf, parquet) with validation platforms, ensuring seamless end-to-end coverage analysis
  • Provide visualization and reporting capabilities to surface validation results, coverage metrics, and actionable insights for developers and stakeholders
  • Define and manage access controls, monitoring, and security policies to ensure compliance while enabling smooth collaboration across internal and vendor teams
  • Partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot issues, refine SLAs, and continuously improve operational reliability and scalability

Skills

Go
Python
Bash
Bazel
Protobuf
Parquet
Distributed Systems
Data Pipelines
Cloud Platforms
Automation
Monitoring
Access Controls
Security Policies

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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