System Software Engineer - GPU

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

$148,000-276,000 per year

MIDDLE SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Algorithms @ 6 Leadership @ 3 Debugging @ 6 API @ 3 CUDA @ 3

Details

We are seeking a System Software Engineer to work on next-generation computing and graphics products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high-performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, thorough knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture. Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next-generation processors.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development life cycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
  • Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and Vulkan extensions.
  • Explore ways to use high level compute & graphics programming APIs to stress specific units and flows at a GPU and system level.
  • This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years proven experience in a related hardware/software position
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Understanding of PC architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
  • Background with Parallel Computing, PCIE, Nvlink or server product technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our elite engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.