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# Principal Software Engineer, Distributed Systems Engineer - DGX Cloud

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, AI Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-NC-Durham/Principal-Software-Engineer--Distributed-Systems-Engineer---DGX-Cloud_JR2018153

## About the Role

* Direct experience in a software engineering role within a highly technical organization with demonstrable impact from your work. Software development experience with kubernetes APIs and frameworks not just operating a cluster.
 * Highly motivated with strong communication skills, you can work successfully with multi-functional teams, principles, and architects and coordinate effectively across organizational boundaries and geographies.
 * 15+ years in similar role and experience on large-scale production systems. Experience with common software engineering principles, tools and techniques.
 * You possess a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a comparable Degree or equivalent experience.
 * Technical knowledge, including a systems programming language (Go, Python) and a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Technical competency in managing and automating large-scale distributed systems independent of cloud providers. Advanced hands-on experience and deep understanding of cluster management systems (Kubernetes, Slurm, Bright Cluster Manager)
 * Proven operational excellence in maintaining reliable and performant AI infrastructure.



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