Backend developer Jobs in Durham, NC

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s motivated by extraordinary technology —and amazing people. NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Python Developer to join our Air team – the Digital Twin for Data Center Simulation web application. To learn more, visit

As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in an influential, technology-focused company impacting product lines that power the most advanced data centers in the world. We have crafted a team of outstanding people, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of data center simulation and design.

What you'll be doing :

Collaborate with the development team to design and develop web applications using Python and Django framework.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry standards.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality.

Perform unit testing and debugging to identify and fix issues.

Work closely with product manager and architect teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality and scalable solutions.

What we need to see :

BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Proficiency in Python with strong programming and software development skills.

3+ years of experience as a Python developer with hands-on experience in the Django framework.

Experience developing RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming concepts with security and performance in mind.

Background in developing virtualization solutions using technologies like QEMU and Docker.

Experience with relational databases and SQL.

Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with agile development methodologies.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd :

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes.

Knowledge of Linux networking and understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

Ability to debug network issues at host and SDN level.

Familiarity with other web development languages such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Experience working with front-end frameworks like Angular.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package (www.nvidiabenefits.com), we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 120,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits () .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 28, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.