Senior Systems Software Engineer – GPU Software

at Nvidia

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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Details

NVIDIA is searching for a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in systems software to join the GPU Software team. You will design key aspects of our production GPU kernel drivers and embedded software that impacts products in both the datacenter and gaming markets.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and verify features for next-generation GPU driver architecture; collaborate with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers.
Identify and solve performance bottlenecks in the driver for datacenter and gaming workloads.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with global teams.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of relevant software development experience.
Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of past projects.
Hands-on technical experience working with complex software and hardware designs.
Exceptional C programming skills and strong low-level driver experience, with complex system-level debugging capabilities.
Kernel experience with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows systems.
Familiarity with computer system architecture and microprocessor/microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.).

Ways to stand out

Experience as a maintainer or contributor to large open-source projects.
Knowledge of virtualization platforms (XenServer, KVM, Hyper-V).
Familiarity with kernel-level security concepts and testing techniques (static code analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing, negative testing).
Experience with embedded system software concepts (RTOS, overlay programming models).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and internal pay):
- Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
- Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
Eligible for equity and company benefits (link provided in the posting).

Additional information

Applications accepted at least until May 8, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. The company states it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.