Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Accelerated Apache Spark
NVIDIASenior Machine Learning Engineer, Accelerated Apache Spark
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$224,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join the GPU accelerated Apache Spark team. This role focuses on enhancing the performance of Apache Spark workloads using NVIDIA GPUs. The engineer will collaborate with the open source community and apply advanced machine learning methods to optimize enterprise applications. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership in machine learning and data science.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or a closely related field.
- 12+ years of professional experience in designing, implementing, and productionizing high-quality ML/DL solutions.
- 3+ years of experience as a technical lead in ML model development.
- Proven hands-on experience (2+ years) with large-scale data processing platforms, such as Apache Spark.
- Excellent programming skills in Python and Python data science related libraries like numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, scipy, pytorch, and tensorflow.
- Deep experience with sophisticated ML methodologies, including LLM/GenAI, reinforcement learning, and adaptive, on-line ML systems.
- Strong expertise in feature engineering, feature importance assessment, and developing boosted tree model solutions (e.g., XGBoost).
Responsibilities
- Design and implement machine learning solutions for performance prediction and optimization of GPU accelerated enterprise Apache Spark workloads.
- Develop advanced algorithms and adaptive systems to continuously improve the performance of Apache Spark workloads on GPUs.
- Develop AI-based agents and tools to assist with fixing system issues and application optimization.
- Collaborate with key partners and customers on the deployment of complex machine learning solutions in various environments.
- Maintain deep domain expertise by knowing the latest published advances in ML systems and algorithms.
- Provide technical mentorship and leadership in data science and machine learning to a team of engineers.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Jul 17, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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