Principal Systems Software Engineer, GDN Platform and Tools

NVIDIA's GeForce Now, the next-generation gaming service powered by Nvidia GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, any PC or just a mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date and users around the globe can instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at the lowest latency for smoothest of gameplay. Just click and play! Visit us at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now

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. Within GeForce Now, you will function as a validated Principal Systems Software Engineer to build and scale the platform and next-generation tools with a team of decentralized and distributed engineers across multiple time zones. If you're passionate about building and delivering the platform that provides a suite of tools and services for creating, managing, and distributing 3D applications over a network, this is an opportunity to work with exciting technology at one of the most innovative companies in the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and scale self-hosted GitHub Actions runners using Kubernetes

• Help expand runner support for various hardware and operating system combinations, including Linux, Windows, single-GPU, multi-GPU, NVLink, and more

• Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and ArgoCD) to deploy and maintain infrastructure both on-premise and in AWS.

• Build and maintain runner VM images using HashiCorp Packer

• Connect distributed services securely using mTLS, PKI, and HashiCorp Vault.

• Develop, package, and deploy custom Golang tools to support platform observability, stability, and efficiency

• Configure alerting and monitoring to identify and address issues quickly, using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. and

• Contribute upstream to open-source tools and libraries that our team depends on

• Periodically update platform dependencies and address CVEs

What we need to see:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 15+ years of proven experience in full-stack development with verifiable experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cloud services.

• Proven full-stack development experience with a focus on rapidly improving UI capabilities and usability.

• Proficiency in React/JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and C/C++ programming.

• Extensive experience in deploying highly reliable and secure services.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Motivated self-starter with strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with developing and deploying AI models.

• Experience with LLMs, text-to-speech, and 3D graphics frameworks.

• Background with pixel streaming technologies.

• Knowledge of video codecs.

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 248,000 USD - 391,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.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.