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# Principal Software Engineer, Distributed Systems...

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, AI Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbd2c5

## 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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