Principal Linux Kernel Engineer, CPU Server Platforms Equity

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 272,000 - 431,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior Linux kernel architect to drive upstream-first development for NVIDIA CPU platforms. You will lead kernel strategy, collaborate with CPU architects and firmware teams, and influence architectures for upstream-friendly Linux support across memory management, scheduling, virtualization, PCIe, ACPI, and more.

You will represent NVIDIA in the open-source community, mentor engineers, and shape roadmaps for next-gen CPU/SoC features, while partnering with distributions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 14+ years of experience developing Linux kernel software.
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and multiple kernel subsystems.
• Recognized contributor with an established reputation in the Linux kernel community.
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture, memory management, interrupts, scheduling, synchronization, virtualization, ACPI, PCIe, and device drivers.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional software initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction across engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Linux kernel strategy for NVIDIA CPU platforms with an upstream-first development model.
• Lead the upstream enablement of NVIDIA CPU platforms across major Linux kernel subsystems while minimizing downstream maintenance.
• Track Linux kernel evolution and drive technical roadmaps across core subsystems including memory management, scheduling, virtualization, PCIe, ACPI, RAS, CXL, networking, filesystems, and security.
• Partner with CPU architects, hardware designers, firmware teams, and software engineers to influence hardware architecture and interfaces for clean, upstream-friendly Linux support.
• Represent NVIDIA in the Linux open-source community by collaborating with subsystem maintainers, driving upstream reviews, and advocating for NVIDIA technologies.
• Lead the architecture and implementation of Linux kernel support for next-generation CPU and SoC features, identifying opportunities to simplify software through hardware and firmware design improvements.
• Establish best practices for upstream development, code quality, kernel review processes, and long-term maintainability while mentoring engineers across the organization.
• Collaborate with Linux distributions, ecosystem partners, and internal engineering teams to enable NVIDIA CPU platforms and shape future Linux kernel capabilities.

Skills

Linux kernel internals

Upstream development

CPU architectures

Memory management

Scheduling

Virtualization

ACPI

PCIe

Networking

Filesystems

Security

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a senior Linux kernel architect to drive upstream-first development for NVIDIA CPU platforms. You will lead kernel strategy, collaborate with CPU architects and firmware teams, and influence architectures for upstream-friendly Linux support across memory management, scheduling, virtualization, PCIe, ACPI, and more.

You will represent NVIDIA in the open-source community, mentor engineers, and shape roadmaps for next-gen CPU/SoC features, while partnering with distributions and