> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2069593-senior-hpc-performance-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2069593-senior-hpc-performance-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior HPC Performance Engineer - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $221,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Network Congestion, Software Debugging, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Remote Direct Memory Access, Ansible, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pytorch, Deep Learning, Parallel Computation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm, Docker - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pbyuiyqn72 ## About the Role * M.S. (or equivalent experience) or PHD in Computer Science, or related field with relevant performance engineering and HPC experience * 3+ yrs of experience with parallel programming and at least one communication runtime (MPI, NCCL, UCX, NVSHMEM) * Experience conducting performance benchmarking and triage on large scale HPC clusters * Good understanding of computer system architecture, HW-SW interactions and operating systems principles (aka systems software fundamentals) * Implement micro-benchmarks in C/C++, read and modify the code base when required * Ability to debug performance issues across the entire HW/SW stack. Proficient in a scripting language, preferably Python * Familiar with containers, cloud provisioning and scheduling tools (Kubernetes, SLURM, Ansible, Docker) * Adaptability and passion to learn new areas and tools. Flexibility to work and communicate effectively across different teams and timezones Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd * Practical experience with Infiniband/Ethernet networks in areas like RDMA, topologies, congestion control * Experience debugging network issues in large scale deployments * Familiarity with CUDA programming and/or GPUs * Experience with Deep Learning Frameworks such PyTorch, TensorFlow ## Related Videos - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What’s the latest in NVIDIA CUDA Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/568-what-s-the-latest-in-nvidia-cuda-python)