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We have some of the most forward-thinking and versatile people in the world working with us, and our engineering teams are growing fast in some of the most impactful fields of our generation: GPU, Cloud, Cloud Development or Distributed Cloud. If you're a creative Principal Software Engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we want to hear from you.\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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