Senior Graphics System Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Senior Graphics System Software Engineer at NVIDIA developing cutting-edge graphics and AI technologies. Collaborating with industry leaders and game studios to ensure optimal performance on NVIDIA hardware.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $431,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing the latest graphics and deep learning technologies to bring real-time AI to gamers and creators.
Working with industry leaders to design new APIs and systems and implement across multiple GPU generations and Operating Systems.
Collaborating with leading game studios to ensure their games run perfectly on NVIDIA hardware.
Participating in the development of new real-time rendering and AI techniques to support evolving industries.
Supporting the design, development, and validation of next generation graphics processors from design to store shelves.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of industry experience (or equivalent) in system programming, gaming, or related field.
Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture
Foundational understanding of the principles of software design with experience designing and building robust software platforms.
Experience working across multiple platform architectures and working experience with DirectX 12, Vulkan, or other rendering APIs

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphics programmingdeep learningreal-time AIsystem programmingalgorithmsdata structurescomputer architecturesoftware designDirectX 12Vulkan

Certifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceB.S. in Engineering