Senior Software Engineer, Game Engines and Core Technology

Senior Software Engineer, Game Engines and Core Technology

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.

Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIA, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to join the Game Engines and Core Tech team. The ideal candidate will be a C++ programmer who is an authority in modern real-time graphics algorithms, is comfortable working in and extending game engines, especially the Unreal Engine, and enjoys working on the forefront of GPU architectures.

• Provide support to NVIDIA’s game engine partners, with a focus on Unreal Engine.
• Invent, improve, and optimize next-generation graphics algorithms on NVIDIA platforms.
• Integrate new algorithms into Unreal Engine, through engine modifications and plugins.
• Build algorithmic solutions to some of the hardest technical challenges in gaming.
• Interact closely with internal architecture and driver teams on crafting the future of NVIDIA platforms for games.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Computer Science related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with the Unreal Engine.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English.
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics and GPU technologies, including shaders, shading languages, and rendering techniques.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and programming techniques.
• Optimizing graphics algorithms for performance.
• Direct
  
  X or OpenGL development.
• Knowledge of computer architecture, especially GPU architectures.
• Experience in game development a major plus.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $184,000 – $287,500 for Level 4, and $224,000 – $356,500 for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 16, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing