Linux Graphics Senior Software Engineer

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 136,000-264,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Linux @ 4 Hiring @ 4 Communication @ 4 GPU @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is hiring a Linux Graphics Senior Software Engineer to join the Linux Graphics driver team. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering driver solutions for current and future GPU designs on Linux platforms. You will work on architecture and development of software to support Wayland, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and you will participate in enhancements, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement to maintain driver quality.

Responsibilities

  • Define, design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art professional and consumer Linux Vulkan and OpenGL graphics software.
  • Develop and maintain software technologies targeted at enabling and supporting NVIDIA's GPU hardware on current and upcoming Linux-based operating systems, ensuring best performance and feature quality across cross-platform implementations.
  • Collaborate with test automation to achieve outstanding feature quality and timely identification of regressions.
  • Work with worldwide internal teams, including software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years hands-on experience developing graphics system-level software, especially for the Linux OS.
  • 5+ years of programming experience in C and C++.
  • Low-level Linux operating system knowledge, specifically memory/resource management, scheduling, and process control.
  • Very good oral and written communication skills.
  • A self-motivated teammate with a good attitude.

Ways to stand out

  • Prior experience with Linux gaming development.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and peer pay):
    • Level 3: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD
    • Level 4: 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD
  • Eligible for equity and additional benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Additional info

  • Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States
  • Employment type: Full time
  • Applications accepted at least until October 19, 2025
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.