Senior System Software Engineer - Slurm

at Nvidia

📍 United States

USD 168,000-322,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Remote

Tech Stack
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Agile @ 4 Algorithms @ 7 Data Structures @ 7 Debugging @ 4 GPU @ 4 HPC @ 4 Linux @ 7 Networking Profiling @ 4 Slurm @ 4 Software Development @ 4 System Administration @ 7

Details

NVIDIA is seeking an expert System Software Engineer with a strong background in Linux systems programming, systems administration, and technical support. This hybrid role combines software development, system-level troubleshooting, and direct support for internal or customer-facing environments. The engineer will design and maintain Slurm software written in C, diagnose complex system issues, and collaborate with other engineers to ensure Slurm runs optimally and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Maintain, improve, and optimize software components in C.
Develop and maintain system-level and application-level code for Slurm, including networking, system, and device-level components.
Debug and fix complex Slurm issues related to reliability and performance.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Infrastructure, and Deployment.
Provide direct technical support to internal teams or external customers.
Develop automated tests to ensure software reliability and prevent regressions.
Stay current with C programming, compilers, build systems, and related technologies.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in C development and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of memory management, pointers, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with debugging tools such as GDB and performance profiling.
Solid understanding of Linux kernel interfaces, system calls, and file systems, including experience with Automake.
Understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Focus on software quality and reliability.
Experience with containers and GPU technologies.
Curiosity, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with C and other low-level languages.
Background in system administration or high-performance computing.
Experience with Slurm Workload Manager or other HPC scheduling systems.
Knowledge of operating system internals or hardware-software interaction.
Contributions to open-source C projects.

Benefits

The role includes eligibility for equity and benefits. NVIDIA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications will be accepted at least until November 1, 2026. NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer.