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
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud is a hands-on software engineering role within the block storage group. The engineer will research, design, implement, and test distributed storage services and features for both host and DPU environments while architecting a proprietary distributed file system solution from its inception. Day-to-day responsibilities include solving complex bugs in large-scale production systems, analyzing kernel modules, and collaborating with networking teams to meet extreme performance and scalability demands. The role requires expertise in C and C++ programming, the Linux block subsystem, file systems, IO stacks, and NVMe protocols. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, memory management, scheduling, and cloud computing concepts like virtualization and data management. This position focuses on developing high-performance storage infrastructure to solve critical scalability challenges within a distributed ecosystem.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Perform 100% hands-on coding 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 both Host and DPU environments.
Analyze and resolve complex bugs and customer cases in large-scale production systems.
Identify and fix issues within kernel modules and other integrated components.
Define the software architecture and implementation of advanced, high-performance storage services.
Drive new technical solutions based on emerging issues within the storage ecosystem.

What we're looking for

B.Sc. or 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 (preferred).
Knowledge of cloud computing concepts including virtualization, scalability, and data management.
Experience with Linux Kernel coding and internals knowledge (preferred).

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