System Software Manager - Core Graphics

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 224,000-425,500 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Software Development @ 3 Linux @ 3 Spark @ 3 Leadership @ 7 Communication @ 3 Product Management @ 3 GPU @ 3

Details

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional System Software Engineering Manager to lead a core graphics driver team. The role focuses on setting software architecture, technical direction, and priorities for embedded Linux and QNX graphics and display stacks, working deeply with Vulkan, Wayland, NvMedia2D and their internal implementations. You will collaborate with camera, display, GPU, and chip bring-up teams to deliver next-generation GPUs and accelerated IP blocks across platforms such as DGX Spark, DriveWorks, and Isaac.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a world-class team of software engineers to deliver real-time user-mode drivers that enable high performance in low-power and high-performance GPU/display solutions.
  • Create and own team strategy, roadmaps, and schedules.
  • Provide architectural and technical guidance; ensure best engineering practices are followed.
  • Work closely with hardware teams to architect graphics and display system software and bring up next-generation chips.
  • Review and identify improvements in processes, infrastructure, and practices for efficient and transparent operations.
  • Collaborate with peer engineering teams and program/product management to meet product requirements and objectives.
  • Mentor and guide professional and technical development of team members.

Requirements

  • Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years overall experience in the embedded domain, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • Deep understanding of SoC principles, general systems architectures, operating systems, device drivers, memory management, multithreading, and real-time scheduling.
  • Relevant experience in device drivers and firmware development with embedded technologies on Linux or QNX.
  • Excellent software development skills in C and C++ and proven experience leading cross-functional software teams to deliver production software in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to lead a global and diverse team.

Ways to stand out

  • Track record of shipping production-quality GPU-enabled graphics/display drivers and/or frameworks.
  • Experience in DSP, computer vision, and image/signal processing.
  • Understanding of safety-critical software principles and processes in automotive or other highly regulated industries.
  • Proven ability to guide and influence in a technically strong dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary ranges (location- and level-dependent):
    • Level 3: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
    • Level 4: 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD
  • Eligible for equity and benefits (see https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/).

Additional details

  • Applications accepted at least until October 14, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse work environment.