Senior Software Engineer, Chips System Software

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in system software to join the Chips System Software organization. The role focuses on designing and developing chip-specific kernel drivers and embedded software, with an emphasis on Linux kernel development, core operating system enablement, chip and platform bring-up, and automation across pre-silicon and silicon platforms.

This is an on-site position based at NVIDIA's Santa Clara, California office. Candidates are expected to work from the Santa Clara location and collaborate closely with local engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify features for next-generation chip architectures in collaboration with hardware and software engineers.
• Influence hardware architecture and system software design through architecture reviews, design specifications, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with hardware, silicon, and pre-silicon teams to bring up new platforms, products, and prototype systems.
• Enable Linux and core operating system software across simulation, emulation, FPGA, and silicon platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex hardware and software integration issues across multiple layers of the software stack.
• Drive projects from design through deployment with strong end-to-end ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 or more years of relevant software development experience.
• Hands-on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in environments involving complex hardware and software designs.
• Strong expertise in C programming, Linux kernel development, and core operating system software.
• Experience developing and debugging Linux device drivers.
• Strong background in system-level debugging and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with computer architecture fundamentals, including caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, interrupts, and low-level hardware interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, low-level system software, and enabling Linux on pre-silicon and silicon platforms.
• Experience with Buildroot and Linux distributions.
• Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills in complex hardware and software integration environments.
• Contributions to the Linux kernel or other open-source software projects.
• Demonstrated technical leadership through architecture, design, mentoring, or cross-functional project execution.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range of $184,000–$287,500 for Level 4.
• Base salary range of $224,000–$356,500 for Level 5.
• Eligible for equity and benefits.
• Applications will be accepted at least until August 24, 2026.

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