Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 76 days ago

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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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TL;DR · Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer

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Join our Linux networking drivers R&D team as a Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer, where you will contribute to the development of device drivers for next-generation network interface cards. Your daily tasks include integrating and optimizing existing products within our software stack and hardware capabilities, crafting components of network, security, and storage software stacks, and driving an end-to-end engineering process from requirement refinement through post-GA support. You’ll need extensive Linux experience, kernel-level programming skills, a deep understanding of the system software stack, knowledge of TCP/IP and RDMA protocols, and strong analytical and debugging abilities. Ideal candidates will also have hands-on expertise with RDMA and a track record as an open source code contributor.

Skills

Linux C Kernel-level programming TCP/IP RDMA Network Protocols Debugging Computer Architecture Operating Systems Open Source Contribution

What you'll do

Develop device drivers for network interface cards (NICs) within the Linux kernel group.
Integrate and optimize existing products with software stacks and hardware capabilities.
Craft components of network, security, and storage software stacks.
Drive engineering processes from requirement refinement to post-GA support.
Resolve complex technical issues spanning multiple teams.

What we're looking for

8+ years of proven experience in Linux kernel development.
Extensive hands-on experience with Linux system software stack and hardware interaction.
Deep understanding of network protocols like TCP/IP and RDMA.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.

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