Nvidia engineer resigns over Jensen Huang scandal, citing lack of transparency

Nvidia robotics engineer Darrell Dai has resigned, citing disappointment and uncertainty over former CEO Jensen Huang's departure and a lack of explanation for the leadership change. Dai said he "has not felt heard" on the decision. Dai praised Huang's vision, including early investments in CUDA and AI, and valued the employee-centric culture Huang built, where engineers felt connected and heard. He acknowledged he lacked all facts on the allegations and could not prejudge the investigation. Dai expressed concern about the contrast between that culture and the handling of the transition, saying the lack of clarity affected his trust and sense of belonging. He said he was leaving with "sadness and gratitude" for his colleagues and their shared work.