AI Engineering Jobs in San Francisco

NVIDIA's Metropolis Synthetic Data Generation (SDG) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to building scalable Physical AI Digital Twin and Synthetic Data Generation solutions. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about exploring new technological frontiers and driving innovation in Physical AI, Agentic development, and Deep Learning. The team develops extensions for Isaac Sim, focusing on action and event generation.

$152k - $242k

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to conduct groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI, GPU computing, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of chip design through AI and GPU acceleration. You will define and conduct original research across EDA algorithms, VLSI design methodology, and advanced machine learning techniques, innovating in EDA software and algorithms with applications spanning supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, as well as GPU-accelerated optimization methods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, the global research community through publications and presentations, and external researchers will be key to translating research into real-world product impact and driving thought leadership.

$192k - $357k

NVIDIA is seeking a VLSI CAD Timing Intern focused on Applied AI for Summer 2027. This role involves end-to-end solution development for timing and constraint analysis workflows, including data generation, model training, orchestration, and agentic automation. You will join a cross-disciplinary team building intelligent systems that learn from sign-off data, reason across flows, and assist engineers in achieving faster and more predictable closure. This is an opportunity to contribute to a "learning machine" that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that matter to the world, amplifying human inventiveness and intelligence.

$0k - $0k

NVIDIA is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer, ML Performance to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. In this role, you will engage directly with the latest AI technologies and work on optimizing performance at an outstanding scale. Your expertise will ensure that our groundbreaking solutions operate flawlessly and continue to lead the industry. You will be immersed in an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

$224k - $357k

An applied research team within NVIDIA's Networking Systems & Software Architecture group is tackling complex AI infrastructure challenges. The team develops systems-level software to facilitate high-speed data transfer between GPUs, nodes, and storage, crucial for modern AI demands. This involves optimizing low-level transport, co-designing hardware and software, and creating communication frameworks that integrate with production AI stacks. The team's scope also extends to emerging areas like quantum computing interconnects. The Senior Architect will lead modules and projects from initial research scoping through to production code delivery, acting as a recognized expert to guide technical decisions, incorporate external ideas, and prototype novel solutions.

$224k - $431k

NVIDIA is seeking an NCX Senior Engineer to join our DSX team, collaborating closely with strategic customers to implement and enhance groundbreaking AI workloads. You will deliver hands-on technical assistance for advanced AI deployments, intricate distributed systems, and ensure customers realize efficient performance from NVIDIA's AI platform across varied environments. We partner with the world's most innovative AI companies to address their most challenging technical problems. In this role, you will develop innovative solutions that advance AI infrastructure capabilities and directly influence customer success with breakthrough AI initiatives.

$184k - $357k

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior DFT Methodology - Data Analytics and Applied AI Engineer to join their Design-for-Test Engineering team. This role involves working with pre-silicon and post-silicon data analytics, including visualization, insights, and modeling. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and ensure data quality, and applying algorithm design and statistical tools to solve complex problems in the Design For Test space. Additionally, you will contribute to developing and deploying DFT methodologies for next-generation products using Generative AI solutions and mentor junior engineers.

$152k - $265k

NVIDIA is seeking experienced engineers specializing in performance analysis and optimization to improve the efficiency of LLM training workloads. This role focuses on optimizing NVIDIA’s high-performance LLM software stack in frameworks like PyTorch and JAX for high-performance training on thousands of GPUs. You will also help shape hardware roadmaps for the next generation of GPUs powering the AI revolution. This is an opportunity to collaborate with forward-thinking individuals and shape the future of AI in a creative and autonomous work environment.

$184k - $357k

NVIDIA is seeking New College Graduates to join our GPU compute architecture and performance engineering team. This role focuses on pre-silicon modeling, data-supported architecture exploration, and GPU microarchitecture improvement for generative AI workloads, including LLM inference and agentic AI. You will contribute to improving the efficiency and scalability of these models on NVIDIA platforms, gaining hands-on experience with performance modeling, bottleneck analysis, and system-level analysis. This is an opportunity to shape the performance of next-generation AI models in data center and edge environments by developing system-level modeling and correlation solutions.

$124k - $242k

Join the AI & Automation Supply Chain Business Transformations team at NVIDIA Operations to develop the future of agentic AI at scale. As a Senior AI Engineer, you will codify decision logic and implement decision intelligence, ensuring AI Agents deliver trusted, scalable, and innovative value. This is a unique opportunity to define AI agents for Supply Chain Operations within a leading AI company. If you are passionate about AI innovation and Supply Chain transformation, contribute to the future of agentic AI.

$224k - $357k

NVIDIA Research is seeking a PhD researcher to conduct groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI, GPU computing, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of chip design, which is being transformed by deep learning and GPU acceleration. We are looking for creative and collaborative individuals interested in tackling new challenges and contributing to a world-class technology employer.

$168k - $265k

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to join its Finance AI team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, evaluating, and operating AI-powered applications, agents, and automation critical to Finance operations. You will lead a team of coding agents, integrate new tools and technologies, and apply deep business knowledge to solve complex problems with AI. This is primarily an applied engineering position focused on leveraging foundation models, with opportunities to demonstrate the advantages of customized models over standard prompting and retrieval techniques.

$200k - $322k

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. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. Our department’s charter is working with AI Consulting partners, including Global Systems Integrators and Advanced Technology Partners, who participate in the NVIDIA Partner Network “NPN”, to drive top tier customers to adopt the NVIDIA AI Solution stack. We develop and manage Go-to-Market strategies and projects, track and analyze customer influence and publish meaningful reports. An intern will provide significant value by participating in project management, data collection and analysis. We are looking for a GTM Intern to join us in Summer 2027! What you will be doing:   - Work with NPN AI Consulting Organization leaders, individual contributors, programs teams and operations teams to collect, analyze and present data - Build dashboards and/or executive-level presentations to showcase initiatives and findings to measure progress.  - Develop reference tools for the NPN AI Consulting Organization and other NPN Partner types that work with our NPN AI Consultants. - Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Partner Account Managers, Developer Relations, Product Management and Partner Programs. What we need to see: - Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, IT, Economics or related fields, completing a minimum of freshman year undergrad. - Hands-on experience with AI assistants and/or agentic workflows to accelerate day-to-day work - Experience using Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Excel and Powerpoint. - Some experience as a sales or marketing intern for technical products. Ways to stand out from the crowd: - You're proactive and entrepreneurial — you don't wait to be told what to do next. - Exceptionally organized: you can juggle multiple workstreams without dropping a single ball. - You have hands-on experience with or a genuine passion for AI, cloud computing, or tech partner ecosystems. Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/  Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 20 USD - 71 USD. You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. ​ Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 30, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.  NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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NVIDIA's TensorRT team is seeking a Senior AI-Native Systems Software Engineer to lead a groundbreaking initiative focused on making TensorRT the global standard for out-of-framework inference. This role involves developing a novel, AI-native framework designed to leverage AI agents for producing high-performance, high-quality C++ software at scale. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinking C++ engineer passionate about advancing agentic development frameworks, staying abreast of deep learning advancements, and enhancing user experience through rapid model onboarding.

$152k - $288k

NVIDIA is seeking a creative, hands-on software engineer with a test-to-failure approach to join our team. You will be responsible for building data-driven tools to improve software quality and ensure customers have the best experience with GeForce NVIDIA products. This role involves understanding software and hardware specifications, building reliable tests and tools in C++/C#/Python, and leveraging AI technologies for test case automation. You will also gain in-depth understanding of both Windows and Linux operating systems.

$140k - $270k

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced software engineer to help build NVIDIA AI for Media SDKs, a GPU-accelerated platform delivering AI-powered video, audio, and augmented reality capabilities for developers building media, content creation, and broadcast workflows. You will develop and optimize AI software across cloud and embedded platforms while advancing the build, validation, and delivery infrastructure behind our SDKs. This role combines strong C++ systems engineering, Linux expertise, accelerated inference, and software delivery automation. You will collaborate with algorithm, platform, infrastructure, and QA teams to deliver efficient, reliable software on NVIDIA hardware.

$184k - $357k

At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of computing. As a Senior Verification Engineer on our CPU Verification Team, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to push the frontiers of technology. Your work here will impact a broad array of products, from consumer graphics to self-driving vehicles and the burgeoning field of AI. This is an outstanding chance to create a real difference within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

$168k - $311k

Join NVIDIA’s Hyperscale Engineering team to develop networking solutions for large-scale AI infrastructure. You will work with customers and engineering teams to build, integrate, and improve software for BlueField and ConnectX platforms. Your work will span software development, system integration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis, helping customers move from initial testing to production deployment.

$184k - $357k

NVIDIA is seeking outstanding system architects to design the next generation GPU system interface. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting the field of artificial intelligence and product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform of tomorrow.

$152k - $288k

NVIDIA GPU Architecture Group is seeking a senior software engineer to automate and optimize performance analysis workflows for AI training and inference workloads. You will not only perform analysis but also reshape how it's done, building tools and workflows that scale across a broad audience of engineers. NVIDIA is a world-class leader in AI workload optimization, and your work will push these boundaries even further!

$184k - $357k

We are seeking a Senior DFX Software Engineer with a focus on Machine Learning to join our innovative team. This role involves defining and building methodologies, software, and flows for silicon device testing, debug, and failure analysis. You will contribute to advancing NVIDIA's participation in fields like gaming, compute platforms, and Artificial Intelligence by enabling high-quality silicon defect screening. If you are a creative, problem-solving individual who enjoys tackling technical challenges with new approaches, we encourage you to apply.

$152k - $288k

Join NVIDIA's Modular Diagnostics team and lead AI-powered innovation. Our team develops key diagnostic applications and infrastructure to test every NVIDIA GPU, ensuring flawless performance before launch. As a Senior Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure Solutions, you will build intelligent automation to speed up critical engineering workflows and improve GPU validation speed and quality.

$152k - $242k

As a Senior Engineering Manager for Agentic Systems & Platform Architecture, you will lead the strategy and execution for NVIDIA’s agentic developer platform. This role involves deeply understanding how teams across the company build, evaluate, and improve autonomous agents, and translating these evolving patterns into scalable platform capabilities. You will identify gaps and friction, drive rapid proof-of-concepts on emerging agent constructs and ecosystem tools, and operationalize the best approaches into reusable building blocks, integrations, and governance mechanisms. The goal is to accelerate developer productivity and agent quality, enabling teams to safely ship more autonomous systems at NVIDIA scale.

$272k - $431k

NVIDIA is seeking research interns with a strong background in applying modern AI methods to re-imagine technology across Earth System Simulation and Analytics. This role involves research on applied topics such as generative data assimilation, hybrid climate simulation, full model emulation of climate model components, regional-to-global high-resolution AI autoregressive weather prediction, and dynamical downscaling. We are looking for creative, independent, and self-starting individuals to help invent the future of AI in climate science. The ideal candidate will have strong computer science skills with knowledge of physical domain sciences, or strong domain science skills with sufficient technical expertise. Join a diverse research group that tackles challenging interdisciplinary problems, publishes at top venues, and drives real impact on NVIDIA products and global climate prediction.

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