NVIDIA · 3 months ago
Principal Engineer, Neural Graphics
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$248K/yr - $391K/yr
15+ years expNVIDIA is a leader in the transformation of computer graphics through innovative AI-driven technologies. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to define and drive their Neural Graphics technology strategy, pioneering techniques that integrate AI with traditional graphics pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive NVIDIA's Neural Graphics technology strategy, setting company-level technical directions for AI-driven rendering
Pioneer state-of-the-art neural shading techniques that integrate with traditional graphics pipelines
Connect research and product teams to develop modern concepts into production-ready technologies
Drive progress in AI innovation for real-time graphics and simulation technologies
Collaborate across teams to influence hardware design and establish technical standards for neural shading
Drive patent development and IP strategy while making technical decisions crucial to major product success
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience
15+ years of proven experience with a sustained history of remarkable technical contributions, or equivalent outstanding achievements
Extensive knowledge of real-time rendering, neural networks, and physics simulation
Background in world models, neural content generation, or AI technologies redefining entertainment, graphics, and media creation
Track record of successful technology transfers from research to shipping products
Proven track record to lead complex technical projects across teams and take research from concept to production
Preferred
Experience covering fields like graphics, AI, physics, with a background in emerging areas such as neural radiance fields or differentiable rendering
Non-traditional background bringing fresh approaches and interdisciplinary expertise from fields like neuroscience or materials science
Industry recognition as a leader with a point of view through conference presentations, awards, or contributions to graphics/AI projects
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NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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Chief Technology Officer
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