[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Multiple locations # Senior Performance Engineer - DGX Cloud Multiple locations Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Posted September 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Performance-Engineer---DGX-Cloud_JR2022185) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Performance Engineer - DGX Cloud ## Job description Joining NVIDIA's DGX Cloud AI Efficiency Team means advancing the performance, efficiency, and resiliency of large-scale AI workloads. We help AI researchers and platform teams understand end-to-end behavior across GPUs, networking, storage, and software stacks. We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work will shape scalable DGX Cloud systems, turn complex measurements into prioritized engineering decisions, and continuously raise the performance and reliability of AI workloads. Join our technically diverse team of infrastructure experts to unlock more efficient AI at scale. ### What you'll be doing Analyze end-to-end performance of large-scale AI workloads across compute, network, storage, and software stacks. Design and execute rigorous performance studies to establish baselines, diagnose regressions, and quantify bottlenecks. Define performance and efficiency evaluation methodologies, benchmarks, and success metrics for AI workloads. Use profiling, observability, and data analysis to turn performance measurements into actionable optimization plans. Partner with deep learning engineers, platform teams, and GPU architects to validate and deliver performance improvements. Communicate performance findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to influence system and software design decisions. ### What we need to see BS or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 12+ years of experience in strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to build reliable analysis and automation workflows - Solid foundation in operating systems, computer architecture, and distributed systems Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling, and optimization of complex software or systems - Ability to communicate technical findings, prioritize high-impact work, and build alignment across teams Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience analyzing large-scale AI clusters or distributed training and inference workloads Experience with CUDA, GPU computing systems, and GPU performance analysis Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX/XLA Deep understanding of system-level performance analysis, workload characterization, and optimization NVIDIA leads the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions, from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for exceptional people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 1, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 61 days - Location: Multiple locations[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Performance-Engineer---DGX-Cloud_JR2022185) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Senior AI Compiler Engineer, Algorithms and Code-Generation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/ce986c4f9d156554a1f5/) ### [Senior ASIC Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/1d37b2b44a98cbbef569/) ### [Senior Compiler Engineer - AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/9c111dccac77ee8e3f09/) ### [Senior Compiler Engineer, AI Inference Platforms](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/dd0d3e93bbab336d3478/) ### [Senior Formal Verification Engineer - LPU](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/7b3e72f12aa2102c497d/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Android Performance Optimization / Power Performance - Staff Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/ae100d02b9729a4b6d68/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Multimedia System Performance Engineer for Automotive System Performance Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/41dadd4631c9b6da4447/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Performance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/db29738a4e69f34c148a/) Accenture ### [Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Cloud Defense)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/5fd83d4ae4b05cfc9365/) Allianz · MADRID, Spain ### [Senior Scala Engineer (Performance Measurement)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/07b98f92fdbf25875545/) Hitachi · Ukraine +1 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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