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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class team at NVIDIA, where you will help develop the future of cloud services. If you are ambitious and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

What you will be doing:

• Build, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Manage and optimize compute resources, specifically including Amazon EC2 instances and related services.

• Configure ArgoCD or similar tools for Git Ops, multi-tenant deployment solutions, and continuous delivery pipelines.

• Architect, deploy, and manage container orchestration platforms, primarily Kubernetes.

• Implement and manage security and secrets management tools, including Hashi Corp Vault.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using configuration management tools, placing a strong emphasis on Ansible.

• Monitor system performance, identify and solve issues, and ensure alignment to guidelines and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to setting technical direction and standards for the infrastructure team.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of professional experience in an infrastructure, DevOps, or SRE role.

• Deep expertise with AWS services (VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).

• Proven hands-on experience with EC2 instance management and optimization.

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot to enhance code quality and development efficiency.

• Significant experience working with configuration management tools, especially Ansible.

• Strong understanding and experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment.

• Experience implementing and managing Hashi Corp Vault for secrets management.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).

• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing).

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep understanding and usage of either Cassandra or DynamoDB.

• Experience with other IaC tools (e.g., CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Data Dog).

• Experience developing and building Zero Trust networks and secure multi-cloud networks.

With competitive salaries and generous benefits, NVIDIA is seen as one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and versatile people worldwide. Our engineering teams are growing quickly in impactful areas such as Cloud Engineering and Gaming. If you're a creative engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.