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System Software Engineer - Cryptographic Key Management

At NVIDIA, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU 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. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to lead a team at the forefront of technological advancement? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Cryptographic Key Management to join us in Santa Clara, CA. Want once in a lifetime opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds, pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a lasting impact on the world!

What you'll be doing:

  • Partner across multiple product engineering teams to enable and drive the adoption of cryptographic key, certificate, and signing processes and use cases.

  • Build secure cloud architecture using NVIDIA's private cloud and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

  • Define scope, plan, and complete projects to securely manage cryptographic assets such as cryptographic keys, certificates, and secrets.

  • Compose and build microservices deployed in a containerized environment using RESTful APIs.

  • Solve application reliability, scalability, and usability challenges while managing multi data center deployments.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS in Computer Science Engineering or a related field of study (or equivalent experience).

  • 8+ years of experience in architecting, crafting, and implementing software engineering solutions, particularly in cloud software.

  • Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, such as key management, hashing, signing, and certificate creation.

  • Familiarity with AuthN/AuthZ concepts and frameworks for securing production and corporate access, including SSO, SAML Federated Identity, RBAC, and IAM policies.

  • Strong knowledge of Java programming languages, accompanied by experience in related frameworks like Spring and SpringBoot.

  • In-depth knowledge of the AWS cloud platform (or other CSPs), with experience architecting high-throughput services.

  • Prior experience in crafting Cryptographic applications in a chip company and PKI software systems.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Technical leadership of cryptographic key & certificate management, and signing infrastructure, platform, or software systems.

  • Proficiency in Python, Go and .NET programming is a plus.

  • Experience with threat modeling using tools such as Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool.

  • Experience with infrastructure and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, GitOps, etc.).

  • Background with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

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 www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 6, 2025.

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.

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NVIDIA is a publicly traded, multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, and ignited the era of modern AI.

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