Senior Software Engineer, NIM Tools

Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA, USA2026-08-26onsite

About the job

As a Senior Software Engineer, NIM Tools, you will have the remarkable opportunity to build a groundbreaking model customization and deployment lifecycle platform from inception. This isn't just another feature team—you will be defining the structure for a new product surface accessed by ISVs and CSPs internationally. Your work will empower customers to take models from selection through fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, and compliance flawlessly.

Responsibilities

Compose and build the fine-tuning handoff pipeline, including LoRA adapter repackaging, re-quantization, and re-validation into NIM.

Develop the evaluation harness, ensuring models meet our high standards.

Implement the observability and attestation layer to produce auditable compliance artifacts.

Work in close partnership with ISVs and CSPs to roll out NVIDIA NIMs on a large scale.

Define and improve durable platform APIs, steering clear of one-off integrations.

Ensure flawless completion of projects through strict attention to detail and proven methodologies.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience with LLM serving infrastructure (vLLM, TRT-LLM, or equivalent).

Deep understanding of model quantization and fine-tuning workflows.

Demonstrated history of developing robust platform APIs.

Strong collaborative skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Outstanding problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience with large-scale deployment of AI models.

Familiarity with compliance and audit processes for AI models.

Contributions to open-source AI projects.

Strong publication record in relevant fields.

Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship.