Distinguished Systems Software Engineer, Graphics Delivery Network Platform

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 308,000-471,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Docker @ 4 Go @ 6 Kubernetes @ 4 Linux @ 4 Java @ 6 Communication @ 4 Networking @ 4 Rust @ 6 API @ 4

Details

NVIDIA's GDN (Graphics Delivery Network) is a cloud streaming platform using technology from GeForce NOW to stream 3D content, including games, to almost any device. GDN enables game publishers to stream games built with any 3D engine, providing a turnkey solution via a developer portal that manages streaming. The team builds next-generation infrastructure for game streaming and AI-powered graphical interactive streaming experiences, such as digital humans or real-time video generation in the cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tooling to scale and evolve existing streaming offerings.
  • Define and implement APIs and tools for customers to create AI-based interactive experiences.
  • Design advanced system architectures for complex AI-driven interactive systems.
  • Integrate with multiple Nvidia teams and open-source models covering computer vision, large language models, Text2Audio/Audio2Text to rapidly develop prototypes into full products.
  • Write production-level code and support solutions in production environments.
  • Produce clear architecture requirements and detailed design specifications.
  • Collaborate globally with various Nvidia engineering teams.
  • Work closely with high-profile customers deploying cutting-edge technology solutions.

Requirements

  • B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 18+ years experience as a Software or Systems Architect; full-stack systems software engineering experience including OS development.
  • Proficiency in high-level languages (Go, Java, Rust) and low-level languages (C, C++, ASM).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud virtualization, networking, and orchestration.
  • Broad knowledge of networking protocols, network topologies, and cloud-based audio/video streaming.
  • Linux development experience.
  • Strong collaboration and influence skills across engineering and business teams globally.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to translate customer needs into technical and strategic architecture guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with deep-learning models such as LLMs and text-to-speech.
  • Familiarity with data center technologies, network topologies, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with containers, Docker, Kubernetes components.
  • Good understanding of operating systems and drivers.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as Proton.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, equity, and a generous benefits package. NVIDIA is recognized as one of the most desirable tech employers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. The company is rapidly expanding its engineering teams and values creative, autonomous engineers passionate about technology.

Salary range: $308,000 - $471,500 USD base salary, depending on location and experience.