Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $272,000–$431,250 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux

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The Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud joins the block storage group to build next-generation block storage capabilities and architect a proprietary distributed file system solution from its inception. This 100% hands-on coding role involves researching, designing, implementing, and testing distributed storage services and features for both Host and DPU environments. The engineer will analyze and solve challenging bugs in large-scale production systems, focusing on kernel modules and complex interactions across the storage ecosystem. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C and C++, Linux Kernel internals, memory management, and the Linux block subsystem. Candidates must demonstrate experience with file systems, IO stacks, and storage protocols like NVMe. The work addresses extreme performance and scalability demands within cloud computing, virtualization, and data management contexts.

Skills

C C++ Linux Kernel Distributed Systems NVMe file system s Block Storage Storage Protocols Virtualization Cloud Computing Memory Management IO Stack DPU Networking Data Management

What you'll do

Write production code in C for both Kernel and Userspace environments.
Research, design, implement, and test new distributed storage services and features.
Develop block and file storage solutions for Host and DPU environments.
Analyze and solve complex bugs in large-scale production systems and kernel modules.
Define the software architecture for next-generation block storage capabilities.
Architect a proprietary distributed file system solution from inception.
Identify and drive new solutions based on issues arising in the storage ecosystem.

What we're looking for

B.Sc., M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of experience as a senior developer, preferably in storage, networking, and/or operating systems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
Experience with Linux block subsystem, file system, and IO stack.
Experience with storage protocols and standards, especially NVMe.
Proven professional experience in designing and developing distributed systems.
Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, scalability, and data management.
Linux Kernel coding experience and internals knowledge (preferred).

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