JobsDirector, System Software Engineering - Metropolis Accelerated and Inferencing Software
Director, System Software Engineering - Metropolis Accelerated and Inferencing Software
NVIDIADirector, System Software Engineering - Metropolis Accelerated and Inferencing Software
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$320,000 - $488,750 per year
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
The Director of Systems Software Engineering at NVIDIA's Edge AI, Metropolis, and Blueprints team will lead a decentralized engineering and data team focused on advancing NVIDIA's Vision AI strategy. This role combines visionary leadership with technical execution, emphasizing low-latency inference and modern architectures. The director will drive the end-to-end Vision AI Acceleration strategy and collaborate with partners to optimize deep learning pipelines. This position is critical for positioning NVIDIA as a leader in Physical AI.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years in engineering, including 10+ years in deep learning research or practice.
- 7+ years in leadership roles.
- 10+ years delivering production-grade embedded software in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of CPU, GPU, and dedicated deep learning architectures.
Responsibilities
- Direct, mentor, and strategically grow a world-class engineering and data team across multiple regions.
- Own NVIDIA’s end-to-end Vision AI Acceleration strategy, focusing on low-latency performance improvements.
- Architect optimized deep learning pipelines for major OEMs and partners.
- Drive continuous optimization efforts to achieve industry-leading benchmark results.
- Develop upcoming SoC/GPU hardware using customer insights and represent NVIDIA’s vision globally.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
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