System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

Nvidia

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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, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

As a System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics, you will join a team developing next-generation graphics and computing products. You will work closely with architecture, hardware, and driver teams throughout the product development lifecycle to build software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. Your daily responsibilities include assessing new hardware features and architecting manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions. The role requires a deep understanding of operating systems, computer architecture, and graphics concepts to provide robust solutions for testing next-generation processors. You will utilize C, C++, and Python to solve complex problems within large system software codebases. Preferred technical expertise includes experience with PCIe, NVLink, InfiniBand, or Ethernet technologies to address the specific challenges of high-performance computing server environments and advanced graphics hardware.

What you'll do

  • Develop software tools and infrastructure for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • Architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
  • Provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next-generation processors.
  • Assess new hardware features to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Work with architecture, hardware, and driver teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Solve complex problems and debug issues within large system software codebases.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong C/C++ or Python programming skills.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms.
  • Proven foundation of systems software with an emphasis on OS fundamentals.
  • Deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at the systems level.
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills.
  • Experience with PCIe, NVLink, or server technologies like InfiniBand and Ethernet (preferred).
  • Experience working on a large system software code base (preferred).

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