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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Engineering Manager, Graphics System Software leads a team developing workstation graphics and system software across graphics, APIs, and operating systems. This role involves combining technical leadership with people management to guide enablement on new GPU architectures, core driver development, and improvements in performance and reliability. You will lead a team responsible for graphics driver development, guiding the design, implementation, optimization, and validation of driver features from early hardware bring-up through production release. Key responsibilities include resolving complex correctness and stability issues across the graphics software and hardware stack. Required skills include C/C++ programming, knowledge of computer architecture, operating system fundamentals, and experience with APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL, DirectX, or Metal. You will also utilize AI-assisted development tools and coding agents to advance engineering practices.
What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?
Median $279400 from 84 postings across 24 companies.
C++
DirectX
Vulkan
Metal
D3D12
GPU Architecture
Ray Tracing
Neural Rendering
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Software Architecture
Debugging
Game Engines
Graphics Middleware
C
C++
Linux
Linux Kernel
Device Drivers
Vulkan
OpenGL
Embedded Systems
System Software
Performance Analysis
Debugging
HW-SW Interaction
Software Engineering Management