[Remote] Principal Software Engineer - DGX Cloud Kubernetes Runtime Team

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. As a Principal Software Engineer on the DGX Cloud Kubernetes Runtime team, you will design and implement automation systems for managing Kubernetes runtime packages that power NVIDIA's AI Accelerators. Responsibilities • Design and implement the runtime controller system that manages the lifecycle of runtime packages across thousands of Kubernetes clusters without manual pipeline intervention • Build and maintain the runtime builder that packages, validates, and distributes GPU operators, DRA drivers, network components, and other accelerated compute runtime packages • Develop Kubernetes controllers, CRDs, and operators that automate runtime installation, upgrade, and rollback operations with API driven workflows • Create expansion rules and component management systems that enable flexible runtime composition across different cloud providers and GPU architectures • Work with internal teams to migrate from GitLab pipeline-based deployments to fully automated, controller powered runtime management Skills • Experience building production Kubernetes systems with deep expertise in controllers, operators, and CustomResourceDefinitions • Strong proficiency in Go and experience building scalable Go services that manage complex distributed systems • Hands-on experience with Helm, Kustomize, and managing Kubernetes manifest packaging and templating at scale • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture including API machinery, admission controllers, and resource lifecycle management • Demonstrated ability to design and implement automation systems that replace manual processes with reliable, self-service tooling • Masters and/or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience • 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 4 years experience with Kubernetes development • Experience building multi-tenant platform services with focus on API design, versioning, and backward compatibility • Deep familiarity with OCI registries, artifact signing, SBOM generation, and supply chain security practices • Experience working with GPU operators, device plugins, or other hardware acceleration components in Kubernetes • Track record of migrating legacy systems to modern, automated platforms while maintaining zero-downtime operations • Contributions to upstream Kubernetes projects or experience extending Kubernetes API machinery Benefits • Equity • Benefits Company Overview • NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • NVIDIA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1418 in 2025, 1356 in 2024, 976 in 2023, 835 in 2022, 601 in 2021, 529 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job