Senior Systems Software Engineer – QoS

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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AI @ 4 Algorithms @ 4 Debugging @ 6 GPU Linux @ 7 Networking @ 4 Robotics @ 4 Software Development @ 6 WebRTC @ 4

Details

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform, delivering ultra-low-latency, high-performance gameplay from the cloud to PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and beyond. The same streaming technologies powering GeForce NOW are advancing the future of AR/VR, AI inference, and connected mobility.

This role focuses on improving the quality of experiences for GeForce NOW and next-generation use cases including automotive, robotics, and physical AI. The goal is to develop highly optimized software and algorithms and build high-performance, low-latency systems that deliver a flawless streaming experience to applications around the world.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test high-performance C++ software for ultra-low-latency streaming.
Build and improve media streaming pipelines using technologies such as WebRTC, GStreamer, RTP/RTCP, and related protocols.
Analyze performance metrics across servers, networks, and media pipelines, and optimize GPU and CPU utilization to reduce latency.
Define and implement KPIs for streaming quality and user experience.
Collaborate with video encoding, cloud networking, and systems teams to deliver a low-latency, high-fidelity streaming experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of proven experience in C++ software development, optimization, testing, and debugging.
Deep knowledge of operating systems, multithreading, socket programming, and performance-critical programming in Windows and Linux.
Good understanding of low-latency transport protocols such as WebRTC and QUIC.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated approach.

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of WebRTC architecture, peer connection lifecycles, ICE handshakes, and real-time protocols including SRTP, DTLS-SRTP, and SCTP.
Knowledge of video codecs including H.264, H.265, and AV1; color spaces; or hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding.
Experience with automotive software, telematics, connected vehicle platforms, infotainment, or car connectivity.
Experience with QNX, QNX Safety, Linux, or embedded operating systems for safety-critical platforms.
Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools for data-driven software development.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is $152,000–$241,500 USD for Level 3 and $184,000–$287,500 USD for Level 4. The role also includes eligibility for equity and benefits.

Applications will be accepted at least until July 26, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer.