Senior Systems Software Engineer – GPU Software

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

HPC

Required Skills & Competences
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Security @ 3 Software Development @ 8 Linux @ 4 Leadership @ 7 Android @ 4 Debugging @ 7 System Architecture @ 3 GPU @ 4 AI @ 4

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 production GPU kernel drivers and embedded software that impact products in both the datacenter and gaming markets. NVIDIA leads developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of relevant software development experience.
Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of past projects.
Hands-on experience with complex software and hardware designs.
Exceptional C programming and low-level driver experience; strong system-level debugging skills.
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 / Preferred

Experience as a maintainer or contributor to large open source software 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 provided by location and level:
- Level 4: 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD
- Level 5: 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD
Eligible for equity and benefits (link provided in original posting).

Other Information

Applications accepted at least until July 19, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.