Distinguished Systems Software Engineer, Graphics Delivery Network Platform

NVIDIA's GDN (Graphics Delivery Network) is a cloud streaming platform that uses the same technology as GeForce NOW to stream 3D content, including games, to almost any device. GDN enables game publishers to stream games built with any 3D engine, offering a seamless one-click play experience. It provides a turnkey solution, allowing publishers to upload their content to a developer portal and then let NVIDIA GDN handle the streaming process. Composed of world-class engineers, the team is responsible for crafting the next-generation infrastructure for game streaming. We are working to use this same infrastructure and streaming technology to build AI-powered, graphical interactive streaming experiences, such as digital humans or real-time video generation in the cloud.

GeForce Now is looking for a proven Distinguished Engineer for GDN (Graphics Delivery Network) to join our AI Streaming Services group. This position combines cloud infrastructure, knowledge of how GPUs work, and the application of AI technologies. You will focus on scaling out graphical rendering capabilities, coupled closely with various AI technologies provided by both internal Nvidia research teams and external partners. This position is not a research position but a hands-on production role. It will involve applying the best combinations of cloud infrastructure solutions, working with the Nvidia Cloud Functions teams, coupled with low-level GPU understanding, and combining real-time video streaming. Critically, you will be expected to code production systems and not just design these systems.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Work on tooling to help scale and evolve our current streaming offerings.
• Define and implement the API's and tools our customers will rely upon to create these experiences.
• Design state-of-the-art systems architecture for complex AI-based interactive experiences.
• Integrate and work closely with multiple Nvidia organizations and integrate open-source models spanning from computer vision, LLMs, and Text2Audio/Audio2Text to rapidly develop proof-of-concept prototypes that can then be developed into full-fledged products/solutions.
• Coding clear solutions and being able to support those solutions in production scenarios.
• Writing effective, clear, and reliable architecture requirements and design specifications.
• Collaborate closely and concurrently with various Nvidia teams across the globe.
• Work with high-profile customers to build and deploy innovative and cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

What we need to see:

• B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 18+ years of experience as a Software or Systems Architect, with proven experience as a Full-Stack Systems Software Engineer, including systems/OS development.
• Strong design, coding, analytical debugging, and problem-solving skills combined with high-level languages, such as Go/Java/RUST, and low-level languages (C/C++/ASM) are a must-have.
• Hands-on cloud virtualization, networking, and orchestration experience.
• Broad knowledge in networking protocols and prevalent network topologies, coupled with a profound comprehension of cloud-based audio and video streaming technologies.
• Hands-on Linux development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence engineering and business teams effectively, both domestically and internationally.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proven capacity to convert customer requirements into architectural, technical, and strategic guidance and planning.

Ways to stand out from a crowd:

• Experience developing and deploying deep-learning models: LLMs, text-to-speech, and more.
• Background with data center technologies, network topologies, and cloud.
• Experience with containers, Docker, Kubernetes components & subsystems.
• Good understanding of operating systems and drivers.
• Experience with Proton and other virtualization technologies.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the industry working for us. Due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are expanding rapidly. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 308,000 USD - 471,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.