Developer Tools Jobs in California

For over 25 years, NVIDIA has been revolutionizing computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. 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 hardware 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. At NVIDIA, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Manager to help drive the future of NVIDIA’s AI developer tools and technology. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the developer experience for AI workflows across local and cloud GPUs. You will play a key role in evolving how developers and agents build, run, and manage AI workloads on accelerated infrastructure—all within an encouraging and inclusive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-8 engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development opportunities
• Work closely with product and engineering partners to define roadmap priorities, clarify requirements, and drive technical execution
• Collaborate with cross-organization teams to agree on goals, manage dependencies, and deliver developer experiences that are coordinated
• Improve engineering efficiency through internal tools, frameworks, automation, and development guidelines
• Ensure alignment with security and compliance standards across all products and processes

What We Need To See

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, combined with 8+ overall years of hands-on experience building and supporting AI or developer tools.
• 4+ years of engineering leadership or management experience in a technical environment
• Experience with Agile software development or other iterative delivery processes
• Strong software engineering skills and a working knowledge of Go, Python, and JavaScript
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, and multi-functional partners

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Deep proficiency in Golang and/or JavaScript
• Experience with agentic or AI-assisted software development tools and workflows
• Experience with AI inference engines and frameworks
• Track record of success in fast-paced, high-growth environments with constantly evolving needs
• Strong documentation habits and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge management

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.

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 June 20, 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.

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