NVIDIA Corporation

Senior Release Infrastructure Architect

NVIDIA Corporation$224K — $356K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Experience leading large-scale, multi-year, full-stack platform projects from inception to production
  • Proficiency in Python or modern backend stack with PostgreSQL and complex relational data modeling
  • Strong frontend architecture skills, particularly with React, Angular, and TypeScript
  • Demonstrated success in building state machines or workflow engines
  • Background in CI/CD orchestration and event-triggered integrations

Responsibilities

  • Manage the architecture of a full-stack release management platform
  • Craft hierarchical domain models and state machines for complex lifecycles
  • Architect robust ingestion and reconciliation pipelines
  • Define and integrate validation, promotion, and gating models
  • Establish separation between authoring and production environments
  • Set standards for API build, authentication, and observability
  • Drive frontend architecture for an advanced authoring and review experience
  • Lead and mentor engineering teams, conducting architecture reviews and raising technical standards

Benefits

  • Eligibility for equity participation
  • Access to comprehensive benefits packages
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Collaboration with a group of highly skilled professionals in AI and computing
  • Innovative working environment focused on cutting-edge technologies
Full Job Description
Join NVIDIA, where we're powering the future of AI and computing! As a Principal Architect on our powerful team in Santa Clara, CA, you will manage the architecture of our critical release management platform. This role offers a ground breaking chance to define the technical vision for our modern infrastructure while working with hardworking and versatile professionals in the industry.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing the architecture of a full-stack release management platform, advancing it to accommodate multi-tenant, multi-environment systems across multiple hardware platforms.
  • Crafting hierarchical domain models and state machines that manage complex lifecycles and multi-axis promotion flows.
  • Architecting robust ingestion and reconciliation pipelines, ensuring data fidelity and compliance across various representations.
  • Defining and integrating a comprehensive validation, promotion, and gating model with our automated sanity stages and customer-release pipelines.
  • Establishing a strict separation between authoring and production environments, ensuring data integrity and sanitization.
  • Setting standards for API build, authentication, RBAC, audit logging, and observability across the platform.
  • Leading frontend architecture for a sophisticated authoring and review experience, handling complex tabular editing and bulk operations.
  • Driving platform onboarding workflows, defining consistent naming schemes, validation rules, and notification topologies for new hardware platforms.
  • Mentoring engineers, conducting architecture reviews, and raising the technical bar across multiple engineering domains.
  • Partnering with product, TPM, release managers, and other collaborators to align on roadmaps, capacity, and operational ownership.
  • Defining and managing deployment, rollout, and incident-response models, including database migration strategies and clear on-call runbooks and continuously evaluating and incorporating emerging tools, frameworks, and patterns to improve the platform's capabilities.


What we need to see:

  • BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field is required. Candidates must have over 12+ years of hands-on software engineering experience. At least 5 of those years should be in a senior technical leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-year, full-stack platform projects from inception to production.
  • Expertise in Python or a modern backend stack, with production-grade experience in PostgreSQL and complex relational data modeling.
  • Strong frontend architecture skills with React, Angular, and TypeScript, passionate about data-heavy UIs.
  • Demonstrated success in crafting and implementing state machines, workflow engines, or lifecycle systems.
  • Solid background in CI/CD orchestration, event-triggered integrations, and background-job systems.
  • Strong API development field, with experience in REST contracts, versioning, and automation-friendly interfaces.
  • Proficiency in Linux, containerization, and managing stateful production services.
  • Ability to lead through influence, driving architectural decisions across multiple teams and building consensus.
  • Excellent communication skills, translating complex business requirements into detailed technical solutions.


Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience architecting large-scale release engineering or configuration management platforms.
  • Background in event-driven architectures, microservices, or workflow orchestration engines.
  • Familiarity with regulated environments, ensuring audit trails and customer-facing sanitized exports.
  • Knowledge of hardware/firmware release flows and board/SKU management.
  • Expertise in integrating AI-assisted authoring, structured data extraction, or natural-language interfaces into engineering tools.


Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 6, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

About NVIDIA Corporation

Nvidia, a global leader in graphics, gaming, and AI technology, offers Nvidia careers and internship opportunities for those passionate about driving innovation in the tech industry. you'll find a company committed to growth, teamwork, and leadership in computer science and machine learning domains.

About Nvidia

A Pioneer in Technology and Innovation

Nvidia has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in developing advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and has significantly contributed to the gaming industry's evolution. Moreover, its foray into AI and machine learning has opened new frontiers in technology, making Nvidia a beacon of innovation and a desirable workplace for ambitious tech professionals.

Job Opportunities

Diverse Positions in a Dynamic Field

Nvidia is continuously on the lookout for talented individuals across various domains, including hardware and software engineering, product design, marketing, and sales. Employment opportunities at Nvidia are vast, catering to a wide range of expertise and career aspirations.

Employment in Hardware and Graphics

For those fascinated by the intricacies of hardware and graphics technology, Nvidia offers positions that sit at the forefront of gaming and computing advancements.

Growth in Machine Learning and AI

Nvidia's leadership in AI and machine learning has created numerous vacancies for specialists eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Recruitment in Computer Science

With the constant demand for innovation, Nvidia's recruitment efforts focus on computer science experts capable of pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Internship Program

Opening Doors to Future Innovators

Nvidia's internship program is designed to nurture the next generation of technology leaders, offering hands-on experience in a culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork.

Benefits and Culture

Interns at Nvidia enjoy a plethora of benefits, from competitive stipends to mentorship opportunities, all within an environment that values growth and learning.

Opportunities for Students

Whether you're an undergraduate, a master's student, or a Ph.D. candidate, Nvidia's internships provide a real-world glimpse into the tech industry, offering valuable experience in various technology fields.

Pathways to Full-Time Employment

Many interns have transitioned into full-time positions, marking the start of successful careers at Nvidia. The internship program is more than a stepping stone into the company; it’s an investment in the professional development of interns. The goal is to ensure that interns are well-equipped for future challenges.

Nvidia Careers: More Than Just a Job

Nvidia offers more than just a job to its employees; it provides a front-row seat on the journey into the future of technology. Nvidia stands as a pillar of innovation with its vast opportunities in hardware, graphics, gaming, machine learning, and computer science. Nvidia careers serve as a launching pad for talented workers who aim to redefine the technological landscape. Whether through full-time positions or internships, joining Nvidia means contributing to a legacy of breakthroughs and becoming part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Learn more about NVIDIA Corporation
Size
22,473 employees
Market Cap
$350.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.3 billion
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+31.3%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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