Senior Software Engineer, GPU

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Software Engineer, GPU

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Senior Software Engineer - GPU joins the GPU System Software team to develop comprehensive system software solutions from concept to production. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of GPU feature development, including proof of concept, design, architecture, algorithm implementation, and pre/post-SI optimization. You will define and develop display features based on VESA Display Port standards like DP 2.1, HDMI, and eDP while influencing next-generation GPU/SoC and Platform architecture. Key responsibilities include driving complex optimization strategies and collaborating with hardware designers and OEM/ODM partners. Required skills include C programming, low-level interfaces, operating system internals, device drivers, real-time embedded operating systems, and data structures. The work focuses on delivering energy-efficient consumer products by solving complex system-level debugging and display pipeline fundamentals like PSR and FreeSync.

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Skills

C System Software Kernel Modules Operating System Internals SoC GPU Display Port HDMI eDP Algorithms Data Structures Power Management System-level Debugging VESA PSR FreeSync

What you'll do

Define, POC, design, and develop display features based on VESA Display Port, HDMI, and eDP standards.
Drive and resolve complex optimization strategies independently across multiple technical disciplines.
Create internal architecture and design specifications to influence next-generation GPU and SoC platforms.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of GPU feature development from concept to production.
Perform pre- and post-SI optimizations for energy-efficient consumer products.
Execute complex system-level debugging to resolve software and hardware issues.
Develop low-level interfaces and kernel modules for device drivers and operating systems.

What we're looking for

5+ years of industry experience in system software or a related field.
B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong programming skills in C with in-depth knowledge of low-level interfaces.
Solid background in operating system internals, device drivers, real-time embedded operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
Ability to perform complex system-level debugging and work closely with hardware designers.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of low-level display pipeline fundamentals like VESA, HDMI, DP, eDP, PSR, and FreeSync (preferred).
Architecture and design experience in SoC/GPU software display, power management, and optimization (preferred).

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