Principal Software Engineer – Cloud Services

NVIDIA

. Architect and build scalable and distributed NGC Cloud services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $272,000 - $431,250 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and building scalable distributed cloud services, with a strong focus on secrets management and artifact management. Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams and influence technical direction across large-scale architecture projects.

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Distributed Systems DesignJava ProgrammingSecrets ManagementTechnical LeadershipMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Distributed Systems DesignAdvanced Programming SkillsJava ProgrammingGo ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureSecrets ManagementOCI RegistryArtifact ManagementAI Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Technical JudgmentCollaborationStrategic ManagementTactical Management

Tools & Technologies

SPIFFESPIRESupply-Chain SecurityAgent/AI PlatformsCloud Multitenancy

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceScalable Backend ServicesGlobal Business OperationsModel DistributionRegulated Enterprise Software Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaMicroservicesC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build scalable and distributed NGC Cloud services
Serve as a technical leader on projects across the platform
Contribute significantly to the platform’s overall architecture
Influence architecture and technical direction
Empower teams to own detailed design and implementation decisions
Drive operational excellence for secure, scalable secrets management and artifact management
Help improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems supporting global business operations
Automate, streamline, and support critical operational workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in distributed systems design and development
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent experience
Advanced programming skills for scalable backend services and microservices architecture
Specialist programming skills in Java, Go and/or C++
Strong technical judgment in secrets management, OCI registry, and artifact management at enterprise scale
Ability to work successfully with multifunctional teams, principals, and architects across organizational boundaries and geographies
Track record of successful technical leadership and large-scale architecture impacting critical projects
Ability to switch effectively between long-term strategic management and near-term tactical management
Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud multitenancy
Experience with secrets management, SPIFFE, SPIRE, supply-chain security, agent/AI platforms, and artifact management platforms at enterprise scale
Experience in AI infrastructure, accelerated computing, model distribution, or regulated enterprise software delivery

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