Senior Software Engineer, DPU - Networking

Nvidia

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Westford, US Posted 19 days ago $184,000–$287,500 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer on the NVIDIA DPU Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data center infrastructure by developing system software components such as processor firmware, kernel drivers, and user space applications. You will collaborate closely with hardware and product design teams to create sophisticated SOC platform designs and assist global teams in bringing up new projects and validating them thoroughly. Your responsibilities include tackling complex optimization challenges, working pre-silicon to architect and debug systems, and ensuring high standards for software quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Linux and embedded platforms, including bootloader and boot firmware (ATF/UEFI), as well as a strong background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions and secure boot flows.

Skills

Linux C Python UEFI ATF Docker CI/CD Git Bash Makefile YAML JSON SSH GDB Valgrind QEMU Vagrant KVM NVIDIA_DPU SOC_Platforms

What you'll do

  • Develop system software components such as processor firmware, kernel drivers, and user space applications.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to create software for advanced SOC platform designs.
  • Assist global teams in DPU project setup and validation processes.
  • Optimize complex systems by addressing resource utilization challenges.
  • Work pre-silicon to architect, debug, measure, and optimize performance using test environments.

What we're looking for

  • Over 6 years of experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development.
  • Expertise in developing or maintaining Linux distributions and user space libraries.
  • Experience with multiple Linux bootloaders (ATF/UEFI) and secure boot flows.
  • Strong analytical skills for solving complex system-level optimization challenges.
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and security key management.
  • Participation in full product lifecycle from pre-silicon to commercial release.

Market check

Salary context

This $184,000–$287,500 range sits above 94% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,860–$215,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$196,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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

Nvidia currently has 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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