Senior Developer Technology Engineer - Agentic AI

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Developer Technology Engineer - Agentic AI in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $152k-$242k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.

AI in this role

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 the 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 a Developer Technology Engineer you will be at the forefront of innovation, working with leading industry partners and exciting OSS projects to accelerate RTX & DGX SoC performance for agentic use. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent and make a significant contribution to the next era of enterprise and consumer AI.

What you'll be doing:

Own key engagements with our fast-paced developer ecosystem partners, optimizing their applications to deliver outstanding end-to-end performance on RTX and DGX SoCs.
Take ownership of performance optimization for compute-intensive CPU, AI, and 3D graphics workloads, working with domain experts to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions.
Work across system software, GPU driver, architecture, and NVIDIA Research teams to influence next-generation, high-performance SoC platforms by bringing real-world workflows and actionable insights from partner and customer needs.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while contributing to an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

What we need to see:

BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related degree (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of respective work experience as software developer
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, software design, parallel programming techniques
Confirmed expertise with developing native software on Windows and Linux
Familiar with agents for software development and related tasks
A distinct passion for performance optimization of CPU, AI or 3D-graphics end-to-end workflows and in-depth experience with profiling and debugging tools for CPU & GPU
Fundamental understanding of CPU or GPU architecture
Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills
Self-motivated, driven work ethic with high autonomy and critical thinking that thrives in an open and collaborative environment
Occasional travel for conferences and on-site visits with external partners

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Expertise in agentic creative/professional workflows, e.g. CAD, 3D rendering, video or image editing
Knowledge of most recent highest-performance ARM architecture, ARM assembly and memory model
Experience with the SSE, AVX, NEON or SVE instruction set extensions
Expertise with GPU compute or graphics APIs, like CUDA, Vulkan or DX12
Experience with AI deployment on NPUs and ARM architectures.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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 Developer Technology Engineer - Agentic AI at NVIDIA rates 14 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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