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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Applied Research - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $356,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Quantum Computing, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, Software Systems, High Performance Computing, Multi-Agent Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Golang, Data Generation - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=047c0877ea65101b ## About the Role * BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 10+ years of experience building and operating production-grade software systems, with strong fundamentals in data engineering and distributed systems. * Working knowledge of quantum computing concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts. * Hands-on experience with backend and data technologies (e.g., Python, C++, Go, APIs, distributed services, and modern data platforms). * Strong software engineering practices across testing, CI/CD, observability, and performance optimization. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Experience building simulation or modeling platforms in scientific computing, physics, or hardware-software environments. * Experience developing synthetic data pipelines or supporting AI/ML workflows at scale. * Familiarity with agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, or AI-driven automation. * Deeper exposure to quantum computing concepts, including hardware, control systems, or performance modeling. * Experience with GPU acceleration, CUDA, or high-performance computing for large-scale workloads. ## Description * Build and evolve scalable data platforms and interfaces that integrate heterogeneous system data, simulation outputs, AI model inputs/outputs, and application workflows. * Design and implement agentic orchestration frameworks to support modeling, prediction, and coordination across complex computing systems. * Develop synthetic data generation pipelines and supporting infrastructure for training, validation, and evaluation of AI-driven models. * Implement robust data pipelines, storage systems, and APIs to support high-throughput, low-latency workloads across simulation and real-time environments. * Collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to translate domain-specific models and system signals into performant, reliable systems. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)