Senior Software Engineer, DPU - Networking

at Nvidia

📍 Westford, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

We are looking for a versatile Senior Software Engineer for the NVIDIA DPU Platform team.

This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company affecting product lines that empower the most advanced data centers in the world. Using your deep knowledge of embedded platforms, operating systems, and software distribution technologies, you will work with a world-wide development team to solve the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platforms. Do you have broad experience with Linux and embedded platforms and a passion for building innovative products? If so, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

Develop system software components including processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries
Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to develop software for sophisticated SOC platform designs
Assist world-wide teams with DPU project bring-up and validation
Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges
Work in pre-silicon development mode as you architect, debug, measure, and optimize performance while applying and extending the software simulator and hardware emulator test environments
Participate across all levels of the product development life-cycle with high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance

Requirements

Bachelor of science or master's degree, or equivalent experience, with 6+ years of demonstrable experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development
Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware - ATF/UEFI a strong plus
Strong background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions, including user space libraries and applications, software update mechanisms
Enthusiasm for extending your technical knowledge into new areas
Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives

Ways to stand out from the crowd

Experience with multiple Linux distributions, with the ability to compare and contrast them
Specialist knowledge of secure boot flows and/or trusted compute environments
Experience developing security key management solutions
Knowledge of secure software development practices
Experience developing and sustaining commercially available software products through a full product life-cycle.

Notes

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 14, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.