Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Database Platform

NVIDIA

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Santa Clara, CA

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Position summary

w you can make a lasting impact on the world.

As a Sr Staff Engineer, you will drive the design and development of scalable database platform systems in the cloud, using pioneering technology. Your responsibility will also include operating our existing infrastructure to the highest level of reliability and security. You will work side by side with NVIDIA engineers around the world, as an equal member of a team of high achievers. You will use modern software and agile approach to iteratively releasing software components to automate existing services in a secure and sustainable manner.

What you will be doing:

  • Leading the Database Platform software initiatives, including developing, designing, automating, enhancing and sustaining our standard platform services (on-prem and cloud).

  • Building automation tooling and APIs on AWS, OCI, Azure and/or GCP.

  • Practicing Agile development methodologies with iterative releases of fully functional solutions, including remediation of existing tech debt.

  • Mentor and upskill engineering peers and colleagues in the operational organization.

  • Collaborating with other engineering teams across NVIDIA to drive the execution of meaningful products for the business.

  • Help in continuously setting the standard of our code quality and infrastructure design.

  • Participate in hiring across the org.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field of study.

  • 12+ years of experience in Software Development and/or Site Reliability Engineering/Production Engineering.

  • Strong software development using Python

  • Experience with multiple cloud service providers (at least two) : AWS, OCI, Azure or GCP.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation experience using Terraform CDK or a similar technology.

  • Source code management: GitLab, GitHub

  • Strong systems engineering background in Linux or Windows.

  • Proficiency in simple yet efficient systems design.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non-technical audience.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • 2+ years of experience in Database Platforms

  • Database design and performance expertise in database engines.

  • Comprehensive understanding of web applications security.

  • Some knowledge/experience with MSSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL or Milvus DB.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.