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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Software Debugging, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-redmond-wa--74d434a3-ae73-4503-8209-e9bbd57ffd9c

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Autonomous Driving Systems, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hardware Design, Technical Leadership, Computer Firmware, Ecosystems, Software Architecture Design, Technical/Engineering Design, * BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience.

 * 15+ years in the area of System architecture and design
 * Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant edge systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
 * Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs
 * Proven experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

## Description

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 an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

NVIDIA has a rapidly expanding ecosystem of Edge AI platform designs that help bring AI to everyone everywhere. We're searching for a highly motivated, technical leader to design, drive, and operationalize firmware and software architecture and design as well as collaborate with HW Design teams for next-generation Edge products. The ideal candidate will combine deep systems expertise, decisive technical leadership, and a passion for building reliable, debuggable, and scalable solutions.

What you'll be doing:

 * Design and implement platform workflows, including firmware and software extensibility for product designs, debug and production security.
 * Collaborate with SW/FW architects, HW Designers, ISV and IHV partners to define platform requirements to create scalable and reusable designs for NVIDIA platforms.
 * Champion reliability, debuggability and optimization in firmware, diagnostic and deployment tool design.
 * Engage in pre-silicon platform design all the way through product production.
 * Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.
 * Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity