NVIDIA

Senior Software Development Engineer, TensorRT-LLM

US, CA, Santa Clara Full time

We are now looking for a TensorRT-LLM Software Development Engineer!

NVIDIA is hiring software engineers for its TensorRT-LLM team. Academic and commercial groups around the world are using GPUs to power a revolution in deep learning-powered AI, enabling breakthroughs in areas like LLM, ChatGPT and Generative AI that have put DL at the “iPhone moment” for AI. Join the team which is building the inferencing software which is foundational to product lines within NVIDIA and across the industry! The ability to work on a fast-paced delivery-focused team is required and excellent interpersonal skills are a must.

What you'll be doing:

  • Craft and develop robust inferencing software that can be scaled to multiple platforms for functionality and performance

  • Perform benchmarking, profiling, and system-level programming for GPU applications.

  • Closely follow academic developments in the field of artificial intelligence and feature update TensorRT

  • Provide code reviews, design docs, and tutorials to facilitate collaboration among the team.

  • Conduct unit tests and performance tests for different stages of the inference pipeline.

  • Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of machine learning inferencing, working with software, research and product teams

  • Write safe, scalable, modular, and high-quality (C++/Python) code for our core backend software for LLM inference.

  • Improve the usability of the TensorRT-LLM library and build systems (CMake)

What we need to see:

  • Masters or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or related computing focused degree (or equivalent experience)

  • 4+ years of relevant software development experience.

  • Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design.

  • Strong curiosity about artificial intelligence, awareness of the latest developments in deep learning like LLMs, generative and recommender models

  • Experience working with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch

  • Self-starter who consistently takes initiative to drive projects forward

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Prior experience with a LLM framework or a DL compiler in inference, deployment, algorithms, or implementation

  • Prior experience with performance modeling, profiling, debug, and code optimization of a DL/HPC/high-performance application

  • Architectural knowledge of CPU and GPU

  • GPU programming experience (CUDA or OpenCL)

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of technology’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. Does the idea of contributing to and pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art AI and Compute systems excite you? Interested in getting exposure to the entire DL SW stack? Come join us and help build the GPU-accelerated DL platform used worldwide.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 4, 2025.

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.