NVIDIA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Configuration Management team, focusing on defining the future of enterprise infrastructure automation and operational platforms. This role involves hands-on leadership in architecting and building foundational software systems that manage infrastructure across various environments. The engineer will establish a multi-year technical direction and drive large-scale transformations from strategy to implementation. The position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor and lead teams in a diverse and innovative environment.

• 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience with a record of delivering complex platforms and distributed systems.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar domain.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise configuration management or infrastructure automation using technologies such as Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, or Salt.
• Hands-on expertise in Go, Python, Java, or a comparable systems programming language.
• Strong experience in Linux, Kubernetes, containers, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise data and automation pipelines using large-scale data platforms.

• Define the multi-year technical vision and architecture for IT infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Set the technical direction for infrastructure automation across various technologies.
• Establish the strategy for applying AI to configuration management.
• Develop prototypes and production software while reviewing critical code and designs.
• Build secure and scalable integrations across infrastructure platforms and enterprise data systems.
• Lead organizations in implementing and adopting configuration management strategies.
• Ensure platforms meet enterprise requirements for availability, scalability, and security.
• Mentor senior and staff engineers to raise engineering standards and develop technical leaders.
• Partner with leadership to translate business challenges into technical strategy and measurable outcomes.

• 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.