Principal Software Engineer - Cloud Services

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 272,000-431,200 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences
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1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Security @ 4 Go @ 7 Java @ 7 Distributed Systems @ 8 Leadership @ 4 Mathematics @ 4 Microservices @ 7 Technical Leadership @ 4 AI @ 4

Details

At NVIDIA, the NGC Cloud Services team is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems that power global business operations. The role focuses on architecting and building scalable, distributed cloud services, implementing automation and support solutions, and enabling teams to operate at global scale within an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Architect and build scalable and distributed NGC Cloud services.
Act as a technical leader and major contributor to the platform's overall architecture.
Influence architecture and technical direction while empowering teams to own detailed design and implementation decisions.
Drive operational excellence for secure, scalable secrets management and artifact management.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in distributed systems design and development.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent experience.
Advanced programming skills to build scalable backend services and microservices architecture; specialist programming experience in Java, Go, and/or C++.
Strong technical judgment in secrets management, OCI registry, and artifact management at enterprise scale.
Ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams, principals, and architects across organizational and geographic boundaries.
Proven track record of technical leadership and large-scale architecture that impacted critical projects.
Ability to switch effectively between long-term strategic management and near-term tactical management.

Ways to stand out

Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud multi-tenancy.
Experience with secrets management, SPIFFE, SPIRE, supply-chain security, agent/AI platforms, and artifact management platforms at enterprise scale.
Experience in AI infrastructure, accelerated computing, or model distribution.
A proactive, investigative attitude toward open-ended technical problems.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
Eligible for equity and benefits (link provided in original posting).

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 20, 2026. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.