CareerPlan

Performance Engineer

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$136k–$270k2026-09-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Characterize and test GeForce gaming technologies against production and future hardware to ensure compatibility, stability, and performance.

Role type

Senior IC performance engineer (gaming/graphics)

Builds

Game Ready driver validation and performance characterization for GeForce GPUs

Domain

Consumer hardware / Gaming / Graphics

Required skills

scalable project management, benchmark methodology, performance analysis, test suite monitoring, regression analysis, process improvement, executive reporting, technical customer relationship management

Preferred skills

development toolchains, Game QA workflows, performance benchmarking, gameplay testing, AI software development

Technologies

GeForce GPUs, driver validation tools, SDKs, automated validation tools

Responsibilities

Characterize performance and interoperability of gaming technologies; Collaborate with driver, SDK, and partner studio teams; Monitor and provide feedback on test suites and benchmarks; Analyze performance regressions and graphical anomalies; Improve test processes and methodologies; Provide transparency on technology status and targets

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC