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Senior AI Engineer, AI tools

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$224,000 - $356,500 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a senior AI engineer to evaluate and implement AI tools and models that enhance engineering workflows. The role focuses on optimizing performance and cost while collaborating with AI product vendors and internal teams. Candidates will work in a diverse and innovative environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of AI and software engineering productivity.

Requirements

  • MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience with 12+ years of work experience.
  • Strong understanding of large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and agentic AI.
  • Hands-on experience evaluating AI tools or models and applying LLMs to software engineering workflows.
  • Strong software engineering skills in Python, with experience in Java or Go.
  • Experience building evaluation pipelines, developer tooling, or full-stack applications.
  • Experience with CI/CD setup tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI, or Terraform.
  • Good understanding of distributed systems and microservice architecture.
  • Familiarity with software development, testing, and code review workflows.
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries to enhance team productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate emerging and established AI tools and models on NVIDIA engineering workflows.
  • Spot opportunities for AI solutions and recommend AI-first approaches.
  • Design, implement, and validate reference workflows for coding and testing.
  • Introduce technologies to improve turnaround time for engineering tasks.
  • Optimize performance and cost by identifying bottlenecks in workflows.
  • Collaborate with AI product vendors to gain insights into the AI industry.
  • Provide guidance on AI tool and model selection and onboarding materials.

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 Aug 23, 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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