System Software Engineer, GPU and SOC

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CARedmond, WA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 88 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 · System Software Engineer, GPU and SOC

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The System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC will join the GPU Software team to work alongside dedicated software and hardware engineers. This role involves designing, implementing, and debugging key aspects of production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded software. The primary focus is on platform performance, power savings, and robustness while taking next-generation hardware from the design stage to production. Key responsibilities include emulation, bringup, and product hardening for datacenter systems, desktops, notebooks, and gaming consoles. Candidates must possess strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with computer system architecture, including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA. The role requires deep operating systems fundamentals with Linux or Windows kernel experience, as well as knowledge of Windows Driver Models like WDDM or MCDM.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Linux Windows Kernel Windows Driver Models WDDM MCDM DMA Embedded SW SOC GPU Software

What you'll do

Design, implement, and debug changes in the NVIDIA software stack for next-generation hardware.
Develop and debug production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded software.
Optimize software for platform performance, power savings, and system robustness.
Execute emulation, bringup, and product hardening for groundbreaking hardware products.
Manage the software development process for datacenter systems, desktops, notebooks, and gaming consoles.
Solve complex problems involving intricate system-level interactions and hardware-software integration.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant software development experience.
Strong C/C++ programming skills and initiative in pursuing independent coding projects.
Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals.
Strong Operating systems fundamentals with Kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems.
Background in solving problems that apply to sophisticated systems deployed at scale.
Background and strength with system-level (SW and HW) debugging (preferred).
Windows Driver Models, with WDDM or MCDM a strong plus (preferred).

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