Senior Software Engineer, Security
Core
Design, implement, and evolve security systems, policies, and operational practices to protect critical infrastructure, intellectual property, and next-generation AI cluster systems.
Role type
Senior IC Security Software Engineer (Infrastructure & AI Systems)
Builds
Security controls, incident response plans, and hardened systems for NVIDIA's high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / High-Performance Computing / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++ programming, Linux kernel hardening (SELinux/AppArmor), eBPF observability, incident response, root-cause analysis, security risk assessment, compute/networking security architectures, AI agent sandboxing, identity frameworks (OAuth 2.1, OIDC, Kerberos, FIDO2/WebAuthn), container security (Docker, Kubernetes), HPC scheduler hardening (Slurm), high-speed fabric security (InfiniBand PKeys/MKeys), vulnerability management (CVSS 4.0, SBOM).
Preferred skills
Rust programming, Microsoft Active Directory/Entra ID, centralized Linux identity management (FreeIPA/RHEL IdM/SSSD), PKI lifecycle management, Zero Trust architecture, VRFs/VLANs, performance-optimized firewalls.
Technologies
C, C++, Rust, Linux, eBPF, SELinux, AppArmor, Docker, Kubernetes, Slurm, Lustre, NFS, InfiniBand, OAuth 2.1, OIDC, Kerberos, FIDO2, WebAuthn, FreeIPA, RHEL IdM, SSSD, Entra ID, SCIMv2, Mythos.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead incident response and disaster recovery plans for pre-production clusters; Work with infrastructure, networking, storage, OS, firmware, and application teams to harden systems; Build and enforce security controls, systems, and policies for cluster infrastructure of new NVIDIA hardware; Identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks; Investigate security incidents and drive root-cause analysis; Ensure systems meet IT, legal, regulatory, and information security standards; Improve security governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC