NVIDIA is defining the future of enterprise AI, making it possible for organizations to build, deploy, and scale AI applications with outstanding speed and simplicity. We're looking for a senior leader to drive both applied research and product strategy for AI developer infrastructure—someone who can identify high-potential research directions, work directly with researchers to advance them, and translate breakthroughs into differentiated products for cloud and AI-native customers.This role requires rare proficiency across research and product: the ability to spot where the field is heading, place strategic bets, and ship production systems that capture that value. The ideal candidate has published or contributed to meaningful research, built and scaled AI products from zero-to-one, and can operate credibly with research scientists, enterprise customers, and cloud partners alike!
What you'll be doing:
Identify and lead applied research initiatives in emerging AI domains—including agentic software development, physical AI, privacy-preserving ML, and model alignment—working directly with research teams to advance state-of-the-art capabilities
Translate research breakthroughs into product strategy, defining roadmaps that develop differentiated offerings for developers and enterprises
Lead cross-functional teams spanning research, engineering, and product to deliver AI tools and services at scale
Drive go-to-market with lighthouse cloud partners and AI-native customers, validating research directions through direct engagement and strategic partnerships
Build technical direction across multiple product areas, ensuring coherent strategy from research through commercialization
Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams across applied research and product management
What we need to see:
Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field, or equivalent experience
12+ years of proven experience with 8+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven ability to both conduct applied research and ship resulting products at scale
Deep technical proficiency in modern AI systems including LLMs, generative models, agentic architectures, and distributed inference
Experience founding or scaling AI companies or initiatives from zero-to-one
Strong communication skills with ability to engage research, engineering, cloud partners, and executive audiences
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience bringing AI products to market through cloud partnerships or with AI-native customers
Prior experience building developer platforms or infrastructure products adopted at scale
Track record integrating acquired technology and teams into larger organizations
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 208,000 USD - 327,750 USD for Level 5, and 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD for Level 6.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
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