Senior Software Engineer, NIM Tools
About The Position
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 a NVIDIAN, 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. Join NVIDIA's NIM team and be part of an exceptionally ambitious project in Santa Clara, CA! As a Senior Software Engineer, NIM Tools, you will have the remarkable opportunity to build a groundbreaking model customization and deployment lifecycle platform from inception. This isn't just another feature team—you will be defining the structure for a new product surface accessed by ISVs and CSPs internationally. Your work will empower customers to take models from selection through fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, and compliance flawlessly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience with LLM serving infrastructure (vLLM, TRT-LLM, or equivalent).
- Deep understanding of model quantization and fine-tuning workflows.
- Demonstrated history of developing robust platform APIs.
- Strong collaborative skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large-scale deployment of AI models.
- Familiarity with compliance and audit processes for AI models.
- Contributions to open-source AI projects.
- Strong publication record in relevant fields.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Compose and build the fine-tuning handoff pipeline, including LoRA adapter repackaging, re-quantization, and re-validation into NIM.
- Develop the evaluation harness, ensuring models meet our high standards.
- Implement the observability and attestation layer to produce auditable compliance artifacts.
- Work in close partnership with ISVs and CSPs to roll out NVIDIA NIMs on a large scale.
- Define and improve durable platform APIs, steering clear of one-off integrations.
- Ensure flawless completion of projects through strict attention to detail and proven methodologies.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- generous benefits package
- equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
