Senior Backend Software Engineer – GeForce NOW Cloud

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy highly scalable cloud-based solutions for GeForce NOW, transforming the gaming experience with cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent program
• 8+ years of industry experience in delivering SaaS/PaaS
• Strong self-initiative, passion, interpersonal skills, and adaptability to new technology
• Proven experience in developing and scaling RESTful APIs and backend services
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and distributed system design
• Experience with a variety of languages such as Java, Golang, and Python
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code, container orchestration, NoSQL databases, and caching solutions
• Deep understanding and experience in writing testable, maintainable, and performant codebases

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale distributed cloud-based systems for a high-performance SaaS/PaaS platform
• Develop microservices and APIs to support a scalable gaming infrastructure
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive new features, optimize existing systems, and enhance overall platform reliability
• Influence the technology stack, architecture, and development methodology
• Drive automation, monitoring, and performance tuning
• Build and maintain scalable test harnesses to validate system performance at scale
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, enabling high-quality code delivery and best practices

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching