NVIDIASenior Cloud Software Engineer
NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Cloud Software Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $184k-$288k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- The listed pay starts 10% above the typical software engineer posting on Level.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, Go and Rust.
- Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.
- The role was posted in the last few days.
AI in this role
Build and maintain cloud GPU service platforms, SDKs, and CLIs to support deep learning and AI infrastructure.
Are you ready to help build a better future, solve some of the hardest real-world problems using large scale distributed computing, concurrent and highly available microservices architecture in the cloud?
NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer who can think out of the box, see the big picture, and be diligent to help redefine where GPU Cloud computing is headed. This essential role will give you an unrivaled opportunity to craft and deliver a new class of GPU service platforms for cloud computing in the up-and-coming fields of Deep Learning and AI. You will lead us into a new era of computing while working with the team to learn how we can tackle challenges in the cloud.
What you'll be doing:
- Design, build and implement SDKs and CLIs to interact with Cloud GPU Services.
- Engage with partners, backend engineers and cross-functional teams around the globe to define requirements and implement solutions and improvements of new/existing products..
- Help drive the underlying technology stack and the implementation methodology.
- Ensure high-quality code through unit testing and integration testing.
- Drive performance tuning, usability improvements and test automation
- Support, maintain and document software functionality.
What we need to see:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on CLI/SDK tools.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Rust.
- Experience developing Python client code that works across Windows, Linux, and Mac
- Background with RESTful web services.
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Showcase relevant experience with cloud platforms
- Open-source projects contribution
- Demonstrate delivery of complex projects in previous roles.
- Experience with Code generation capability
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 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.How we rate this
Senior Cloud Software Engineer at NVIDIA rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Pay
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- $184k
- Typical software engineer job
- $168k
This posting starts 10% above the typical software engineer job. See software engineer jobs
Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where cloud computing was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where distributed systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where sdk development was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where cli was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Python in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Sdk Development, Cli, and Python. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Show where AI is part of your daily process, not a one-off project. This role expects it to be a running habit.
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