Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools in Santa Clara, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include AI agents.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.
The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

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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 an inclusive, 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.

Join us in making the exciting future of local AI accessible to creators, developers, and people everywhere. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to build innovative local AI applications, maximize the capabilities of our accelerated hardware, and create powerful tools for seamlessly deploying and managing local AI systems for everyone.

What you’ll be doing:

As a member of this team, you will help shape a new way for people to interact with their PCs and connected devices through local AI. Working closely with UX and UI designers, product managers, and fellow engineers, you will develop intuitive features and workflows that make it easy to connect devices, run AI models locally, and put AI agents to work. You will bring these capabilities together in a unified application across Windows, Linux, and macOS, building a platform designed for both people and agents that makes the power of local AI accessible to everyone.

What we need to see:

B.Sc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Strong background in Go
8+ years of hands-on experience building complex APIs, CLIs, or applications
Experience with agent driven software development
Excellent interpersonal, social and written communication skills required

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience with inference engines and frameworks
Experience with local AI hardware platforms
A strong standout colleague; self-motivated with great interpersonal skills
A natural leader, with the ability to lead a problem and work towards a solution

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are 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 and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 7, 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 Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools at NVIDIA rates 17 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

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.