Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 184,000-356,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Software Development @ 4 Kubernetes @ 4 Linux @ 4 Python @ 7 Communication @ 4 Performance Optimization @ 4 Debugging @ 4 CUDA @ 4 GPU @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the CSP Engagements team, focusing on system software for datacenter products such as GB200. This role combines deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and middleware development with customer-facing responsibilities to enable cloud service providers with next-generation computing platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving technical solutions from concept through deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms.
  • Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware–software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments.
  • Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop and co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with a focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads.
  • Perform advanced system debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale data center environments.
  • Collaborate with AE, FAE, and Solution Architect teams to deliver integrated customer solutions and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in data center server architectures, HPC systems, and hardware–software co-design.
  • Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device drivers.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as PCIe, USB, and Ethernet.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture and microprocessor concepts; expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
  • Deep understanding of NUMA architectures including memory topology and processor–memory locality, with performance optimization experience for multi-CPU systems.
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++, and Python.
  • Experience with virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8–12 years of system software development experience.

Ways to Stand Out

  • Experience with GPU computing (CUDA) and deep learning workloads.
  • Expertise in Out-of-Band and In-band management architectures.
  • Knowledge of memory fabric and CXL architectures.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range by level:
    • Level 4: 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD
    • Level 5: 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD
  • You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
  • Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 13, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.