CPU Performance Developer, Technology Engineer

NVIDIA

CPU Optimization Engineer optimizing performance for NVIDIA CPUs across diverse AI and scientific workloads. Collaborating with developers and researchers to enhance CPU and software architecture.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeShenzhen • 🇨🇳 ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CPU performance optimization, including profiling, analysis, and benchmarking, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance software architecture and developer productivity.

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CPU OptimizationC/C++ ProgrammingPerformance Analysis ToolsCPU MicroarchitecturePerformance Tuning

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingPerformance EngineeringCPU BenchmarkingAlgorithm DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureOptimization MethodologiesProfiling TechniquesMicroarchitecture AnalysisPerformance Libraries

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AIData AnalyticsSimulationNumerical ComputingOpen-Source FrameworksCompiler ToolchainsDevelopment Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with developers, researchers, and framework maintainers across industries to identify and resolve performance challenges in diverse workloads such as AI, data analytics, simulation, and numerical computing.
Profile, analyze, and optimize CPU performance from application-level algorithms down to low-level microarchitecture.
Contribute to open-source frameworks, key software stacks, reference implementations, and performance libraries to unlock full CPU potential.
Work closely with NVIDIA’s architecture, research, libraries, tools, and system software teams to improve our overall platform performance.
Provide insights that shape next-generation CPU designs, compiler toolchains, and development workflows for better developer productivity and throughput.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in performance engineering or CPU optimization.
Strong programming proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python, with a deep understanding of algorithms and software architecture.
Solid grasp of CPU microarchitecture, performance analysis tools, and optimization methodologies.
Proven track record of CPU benchmarking and bottleneck-driven performance tuning.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Great company culture