Principal Software Engineer, Developer Compute Platform
NVIDIA· Engineer, SW
Hybrid (Remote)$248k - $391k + equityFull-timePosted 4d ago
About the role
Lead technical direction for NVIDIA's global Developer Compute platform, architect and build services for provisioning, streaming, securing, and operating cloud-hosted compute environments across AWS and Azure for AI agents and end-users.
Responsibilities
- Leading contributions to the end-to-end architecture of NVIDIA's AI agent compute and virtual desktop platforms, from technical strategy and systems design through implementation, testing, and global deployment.
- Developing distributed compute services that provision and manage secure, isolated agent environments and virtual desktops across multiple clouds, availability zones, and regions.
- Driving the desktop streaming strategy, including protocol architecture, performance tuning, and end-user experience for both GPU-accelerated and general-purpose workloads.
- Collaborating with engineering, IT, and security leaders within NVIDIA to translate AI workflow and end-user compute requirements into a multi-year platform roadmap.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of experience in software, platform, infrastructure, or cloud engineering, including architecting, developing, and deploying global cloud compute infrastructure.
- Deep, hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure compute, networking, identity, and storage services, such as EC2, VPC, Azure VMs, VNets, and Entra ID.
- Deep expertise in desktop streaming protocols such as Amazon DCV, PCoIP, or Omnissa Blast Extreme, including tuning for latency, bandwidth, and graphics performance.
- Experience designing and operating end-user computing solutions such as Amazon WorkSpaces, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, or Omnissa Horizon.
- Experience with AI-native development and coding agents to multiply developer efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven track record to influence technical direction across teams and organizations.
Skills
Required:Cloud compute infrastructureAWS and/or Azure servicesDesktop streaming protocolsEnd-user computing solutionsAI-native developmentCommunication and influence
Benefits
- equity
- benefits (see company benefits page)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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