Skip to main content

Principal Engineer, CUDA UMD - GPU Kernel Scheduling at NVIDIA

Department: Engineer, Sys SW

Compensation

$272,000 – $431,250/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

NVIDIA is hiring a CUDA Driver Software Engineer to architect, evangelize, and implement features for the CUDA Driver, a core platform for accelerating general-purpose GPU computation. The role involves coordinating development across teams, improving CUDA APIs and programming models, extending functionality such as CUDA Graphs, writing maintainable and tested code, and developing software for multiple operating systems. Candidates need a BS or MS in a relevant field or equivalent experience, strong C and C++ skills, at least 15 years of related development experience, and experience with large codebases, operating-system interfaces, multithreaded programming, and system-level architecture. The base salary range is 272,000 USD to 431,250 USD, with equity and benefits, and applications were accepted until September 18, 2026.

For job seekers

Ready to find a role that actually fits?

Upload your résumé, start a Job Search Thread, and let Metaintro rank real openings against your experience — then guide you from search to offer.

Match

Compare live roles against your current evidence.

Position

Turn proof projects into role-specific applications.

Improve

Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current.

Return to navigation