Senior System Software Engineer, NVLink Fusion

Details

Develop low-level software for NVIDIA NVLink Fusion, a high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnect platform for next-generation accelerated computing systems. The role involves designing and implementing kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware across the product lifecycle, from architecture and pre-silicon development through silicon bring-up, productization, production, and partner deployment. You will collaborate with GPU and system architects, ASIC designers, firmware and driver teams, validation engineers, and external technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain NVLink Fusion features across low-level software layers, including kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware or microcode.
• Drive features through requirements, architecture, design, implementation, pre-silicon verification, silicon bring-up, validation, productization, and production support.
• Develop unit, integration, and system-level tests, diagnostics, and automation for pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
• Debug complex hardware, firmware, kernel, and system-level issues across the hardware/software boundary.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external technology partners to integrate, validate, and debug NVLink Fusion platforms.
• Develop low-level production software primarily in C and C++.
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews, build technical consensus across teams, and improve software quality, maintainability, and release readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant software, firmware, or systems development experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and debugging low-level software.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++, along with proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language.
• Experience with one or more of the following: operating-system kernels, device drivers, embedded firmware, microcode, high-speed interconnects, networking, or low-level system software.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware/software interaction, including memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, DMA, concurrency, memory ordering, and device I/O.
• Experience debugging complex systems using logs, traces, debuggers, hardware diagnostics, simulation, or emulation.
• Experience with technical design, peer review, testing, release management, and production maintenance.
• Experience collaborating with hardware development teams during pre-silicon development, silicon bring-up, or platform validation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Rust for systems, kernel, firmware, or embedded software development.
• Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, embedded RTOS environments, or microcontroller firmware, including performance, security, or reliability considerations.
• Familiarity with NVLink, PCIe, CXL, InfiniBand, Ethernet, cache-coherent interconnects, or other high-speed I/O technologies.
• Experience with pre-silicon simulation, emulation, FPGA prototyping, silicon bring-up, or cross-company platform integration.
• Experience applying AI-assisted or agentic tools to software development, verification, debugging, or root-cause analysis, with sound judgment around validation, security, and appropriate use.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is USD 152,000–241,500 for Level 3 and USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4. Compensation is determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The role also includes eligibility for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Applications will be accepted at least until October 2, 2026.