Lead Linux Kernel Architect for CPU Server Platforms Equity

NVIDIA Corporation

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 272,000 - 431,000

Full time

14 days+

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Equity

Benefits package

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, USA is seeking a Principal Linux Kernel Engineer to drive upstream-first kernel strategy for NVIDIA CPU Server Platforms. You will influence architecture, guide core kernel subsystems, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to enable next-generation CPU/SoC support.

The role requires 14+ years in Linux kernel development, strong leadership, and a track record of upstream contributions across multiple subsystems including memory

Qualifications

14+ years of Linux kernel software development experience.
Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and multiple subsystems.
Strong communication and leadership across engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the Linux kernel strategy for NVIDIA CPU platforms with an upstream-first model.
Lead upstream enablement across major kernel subsystems while minimizing downstream work.
Collaborate with CPU architects, hardware designers, firmware, and software teams.
Represent NVIDIA in the Linux community and advocate upstream changes.
Mentor engineers and establish best practices for upstream development.

Skills

Linux kernel internals

CPU architecture

Memory management

Scheduling

Virtualization

ACPI

PCIe

Device drivers

Kernel subsystems

Upstream kernel development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

The role requires 14+ years in Linux kernel development, strong leadership, and a track record of upstream contributions across multiple subsystems including memory

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