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Senior Systems Software Engineer, CUDA GPU Profiler

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience focusing on performance tools
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong programming skills in C++
  • Knowledge of GPU hardware and/or willingness to collaborate with hardware teams on profiling features

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement innovative features for GPU performance profiling tools
  • Collaborate with other NVIDIA teams, including the GPU hardware team, the compiler team, and other developer tools teams
  • Apply your knowledge to build tools that are instantly used by CUDA developers worldwide

About the company

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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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Company size10001

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Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. 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 best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA Nsight Compute helps CUDA engineers around the world to innovate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing. Join our team and help develop groundbreaking performance tools for GPUs that cater to both newcomers and seasoned CUDA experts. Your contributions will be key in crafting the future of our profiling tools and helping engineers harness the full power of GPU technology for tomorrow’s breakthroughs!

What you'll be doing:

  • Design and implement innovative features for our GPU performance profiling tools.

  • Collaborate and interact with other teams within NVIDIA, including the GPU HW team, the compiler team, and well as other developer tools teams.

  • Apply your own knowledge and skills to build tools that are instantly used by CUDA developers all over the world.

What we need to see:

  • 8+ years proven experience in software engineering with a focus on performance tools.

  • B.S. EE/CS (or equivalent experience).

  • Strong programming skills in C++.

  • Existing knowledge of GPU hardware and/or motivated to learn to closely collaborate with HW teams for design, bringup, and productization of new profiling features.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Expertise in CUDA kernel programming and profiling.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a dynamic team.

  • Highly motivated to apply your knowledge and eager to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

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 May 19, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

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