NVIDIA
Principal Graphics Developer Tools Engineer
$272K–$431K
US, CA, Santa Clara +4 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Location
- US, CA, Santa Clara
US, TX, Austin
US, OR, Hillsboro
US, NC, Durham
US, WA, Seattle - Experience
- 15+ years.
- Education
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Leads technical strategy and development of graphics developer tools and workflows, from prototyping through production, while coordinating initiatives across NVIDIA teams and external developers.
What you'll do
- Define the technical vision for next-generation graphics developer tools and workflows; design and prototype tools for production.
- Lead cross-team initiatives, collaborate with internal groups and external developers, and influence product direction.
- Mentor engineers, promote engineering excellence, and represent NVIDIA at industry and developer events.
What they ask for
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 15+ years of experience developing graphics software, developer tools, game engines, GPU technologies, or related systems.
- Deep understanding of modern graphics APIs, including DirectX, Vulkan, or Metal.
- Strong C++ skills, large-scale software development experience, and demonstrated technical leadership across teams.
Nice to have
- Expertise in GPU architecture, memory systems, performance analysis, or graphics debugging; experience with ray tracing, neural rendering, or advanced rendering.
- Experience developing profilers, debuggers, validation tools, or SDKs; applying machine learning or generative AI to software development; or contributing to graphics projects.
Pay
272,000 USD - 431,250 USD (base salary)
Tools
DirectX, Vulkan, Metal, C++, D3D12
AI focus
Influence graphics development as AI transforms how software is built, optimized, and maintained; applying machine learning or generative AI to development workflows is a preferred qualification.
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