Senior Staff Client Platform Engineer

NVIDIA

Senior Staff Client Platform Engineer at NVIDIA architecting scalable client platforms. Leading technical initiatives to enhance reliability, security, and developer productivity.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $322,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Client Platform Engineering, focusing on scalable tooling and service delivery while applying Configuration as Code and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. Proven ability to mentor teams, enforce technical standards, and enhance platform reliability through collaboration and strategic influence.

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Client Platform EngineeringConfiguration as CodeInfrastructure as CodeSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Standards Enforcement

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Hard Skills

TerraformAnsibleChefPuppetGit-based CI/CDPythonGoRustInternal Tooling DevelopmentMicroservices

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPartner Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS in EngineeringBS/MS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Platform AutomationService DeliveryRoot-Cause AnalysisGlobal Endpoint FleetsAuditable Changes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefGoMicroservicesPuppetPythonRustTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build scalable tooling and services for client platforms, establishing the end-to-end technical strategy for platform automation and service delivery.
Apply deep codified principles to ensure repeatable, auditable, and version-controlled changes across a global, heterogeneous client environment.
Set and enforce technical standards for platform automation, mentoring other engineers and driving the adoption of modern software engineering practices across IT.
Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Product teams to systematically improve platform reliability and the internal developer experience.
Serve as the primary architect for sophisticated service delivery challenges, driving root-cause analysis and long-term remediation for core platform services.
Influence and recommend changes to policies, standards, and architectural direction, and establish procedures that impact multiple teams or the broader organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS or equivalent experience in Engineering or Computer Science
12+ years of experience in Client Platform Engineering
Expert-level client platform engineering experience with a proven track record of managing global endpoint fleets at scale.
Mastery of Configuration as Code and Infrastructure as Code methodologies (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet) and Git-based CI/CD workflows.
Demonstrated success in building internal tooling, CLI tools, or microservices that automate complex platform operations.
Strong proficiency in software development (e.g., Python, Go, or Rust) applied specifically to systems engineering and platform tooling.
Strong communication and partner management skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around a common platform vision.

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