Senior Software Engineer – Streaming

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NVIDIA's GeForce Now, the next-generation gaming service powered by Nvidia GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, any PC or just a mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date, and users around the globe can instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at the lowest latency for the smoothest of gameplay. Just click and play!

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• Design, develop and test high-performance modern C++ software for cloud gaming.
• Apply data-driven insights for architectural decisions that impact scalability, efficiency, security and streaming quality.
• Define metrics and KPIs to measure streaming quality and performance at runtime.
• Collaborate with video encoding, networking, and systems teams to deliver low-latency, high-fidelity game streaming.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of what makes interactive experiences performant and responsive.
• Proficiency in modern C++ and strong software development, optimization, and debugging skills.
• Deep knowledge of multi-threading, low-latency systems, and performance-critical programming in Windows and Linux.
• Good understanding of multimedia streaming protocols such as RTP/SRTP, WebRTC.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams and subject areas.

• Fluent in L2, L3 networking stack as well as IP routing, multicast, QoS, and transport layer protocols.
• Analyze and optimize software performance, including CPU, memory, and I/O usage at both user and kernel levels.
• Hands-on experience on GPU computing (CUDA, OpenCL, or similar frameworks) for hardware acceleration and computational efficiency.
• Knowledge of telemetry, observability, or monitoring frameworks (e.g., Kibana, Grafana, Open Telemetry).
• Knowledge in computer networking and 802.11 WiFi networks.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you’re a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $148,000 USD – $235,750 USD for Level 3, and $184,000 USD – $287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted until October 19, 2025. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.