Senior Systems Software Engineer, GPU Software

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $197k

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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 Systems Software Engineer, GPU Software

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As a Senior Systems Software Engineer – GPU Software, you will join the GPU Software team to design, develop, and verify key components of production GPU kernel drivers and embedded software. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to build next-generation driver architectures while identifying and solving performance bottlenecks for both datacenter and gaming markets. Your daily work involves creating robust, scalable solutions for compute and graphics environments across globally distributed teams. The role requires expert proficiency in C/C++ programming, low-level driver development, and complex system-level debugging. You will work with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows kernels while applying knowledge of computer system architecture, including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA. Additional technical competencies include experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and various virtualization platforms to ensure high-impact software delivery.

Skills

C C++ System Architecture CI/CD Docker Kubernetes YAML KVM Hyper-V XenServer Fuzzing Static Code Analysis Dynamic Analysis Containerization DMA

What you'll do

Design and develop features for next-generation GPU driver architecture.
Verify new features for production GPU kernel drivers and embedded software.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in datacenter and gaming markets.
Develop robust, scalable driver solutions for both compute and graphics environments.
Perform complex system-level debugging on Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows systems.
Implement high-impact GPU software solutions across globally distributed teams.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of relevant software development experience.
Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of past projects.
Exceptional C/C++ programming and low-level driver experience.
Experience with complex system-level debugging and kernel experience with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows systems.
Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals.
Experience as a maintainer or contributor to large open source software projects (preferred).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, virtualization platforms, and kernel level security concepts (preferred).