[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 # Principal Systems Software Engineer Multiple locations Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 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/Principal-Systems-Software-Engineer_JR2021260) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Principal Systems Software Engineer ## Job description NVIDIA is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Software Engineer for the Apache Spark Acceleration group. GPU accelerated data processing has moved from proof of concept to production deployments. Enterprises now recognize the need for accelerated computing to handle large data processing needs. Multi-node GPU deployments will reduce cloud computing costs and lower latency batch ETL workloads. At NVIDIA, we have been invested in accelerating Apache Spark, providing an open source plugin for Apache Spark. Apache Spark is the most popular data processing engine in data centers. We strive to accelerate Spark applications on GPUs without any code changes. Our OSS RAPIDS Spark library is integrated with on-premise and cloud services such as AWS EMR, Databricks, Google Dataproc, Oracle Cloud Data Flow, Bytedance Volcengine, Tencent Cloud and Cloudera. We are passionate about working on hard problems that have an impact. You will need to have strong programming skills, a deep understanding of software development related. You will work with a team that is using open source libraries like cuDF to accelerate reading, writing and batch data operations in Spark. ### What you'll be doing - Develop Java, Scala and CUDA/C++ libraries to accelerate DataFrames and I/O operations on common file formats such as Parquet, ORC and JSON Enable interoperability with table formats such as Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake, and metastores such as Unity Catalog - Work with open source communities to enhance libraries like NVIDIA cuDF, CCCL and UCX through technical discussion and code contributions - Collaborate with distributed systems teams to craft solutions to distributed processing problems challenges at large scale - Provide recommendations and feedback to teams regarding decisions surrounding topics such as infrastructure, continuous integration and testing strategy - Build, test and optimize CUDA/C++ libraries across different platforms What we need to see: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent experience) - 15+ years of work experience in software development Outstanding technical skills in designing and implementing high-quality distributed systems - Excellent programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Scala - Ability to work with teams across organizational boundaries and geographies - Familiarity with the open source data platform ecosystem (Apache Spark, Velox, Presto, Apache Arrow, Apache DataFusion, etc.). Meaningful contributions to the OSS community a plus. Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills Database query optimization is a strong plus Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 19, 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. #deeplearning ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 95 days - Location: Multiple locations[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Principal-Systems-Software-Engineer_JR2021260) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [AI Computing Software Development Engineer, TensorRT-LLM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/77afa0609aa79b42b8bf/) ### [AI Computing Software Development Intern - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/2604940341bdd205a387/) ### [AI Computing Software Development Intern, LLM Inference - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/5c2898ad9721f640226a/) ### [AI Computing Software Intern, GPU Kernel Libraries - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/e5e58114cef438d1674b/) ### [AI Developer Technology Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/452fe02898b03b83dd5e/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software and Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/2e430f6e1ff052159daa/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding ### [Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/df788fdd4942a862eff7/) Northrop Grumman ### [Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Data Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8ba14ddbcf0e4d808b5e/) Northrop Grumman ### [Principal Systems Engineer (Software)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/4f196aeec0dfb0f0df12/) Leonardo [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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