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# Senior Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Nvidia
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/UK-Remote/Senior-Performance-Engineer_JR2021541

## About the Role

* BS or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience
 * Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to build reliable analysis and automation workflows
 * Solid foundation in operating systems, computer architecture, and distributed systems
 * Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling, and optimization of complex software or systems
 * Ability to communicate technical findings, prioritize high-impact work, and build alignment across teams

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Experience analyzing large-scale AI clusters or distributed training and inference workloads
 * Experience with CUDA, GPU computing systems, and GPU performance analysis
 * Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX/XLA
 * Deep understanding of system-level performance analysis, workload characterization, and optimization

## Description

* Analyze end-to-end performance of large-scale AI workloads across compute, network, storage, and software stacks.
 * Design and execute rigorous performance studies to establish baselines, diagnose regressions, and quantify bottlenecks.
 * Define performance and efficiency evaluation methodologies, benchmarks, and success metrics for AI workloads.
 * Use profiling, observability, and data analysis to turn performance measurements into actionable optimization plans.
 * Partner with deep learning engineers, platform teams, and GPU architects to validate and deliver performance improvements.
 * Communicate performance findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to influence system and software design decisions.


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