System Software Engineering Lead

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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AI GPU @ 4 Linux @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with direct experience in Linux kernel-mode drivers to help deliver the future of GPU driver software. This role offers the opportunity to join a new team working on future GPU drivers, make key architectural decisions, and align GPU and Linux kernel roadmaps to support NVIDIA's future software development.

Responsibilities

Work with a small team on a new kernel-mode Linux driver supporting the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs.
Collaborate directly with the Linux kernel community to develop and upstream patches supporting NVIDIA hardware.
Influence the architecture and design of NVIDIA GPU kernel software to work effectively upstream.
Represent NVIDIA GPU software to the open-source community.

Requirements

10+ years of industry experience as a software developer.
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience developing device drivers and kernel-mode software.
Direct experience with Linux kernel development and a track record of successfully upstreaming patches.

Benefits

Equity.
Benefits.
Inclusive work environment and equal opportunity employment.

The base salary range is USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4 and USD 224,000–356,500 for Level 5. Applications will be accepted at least until July 28, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.