Senior C++ Systems Engineer - Ultra-Low Latency QoS

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 287,500; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW team is seeking a seasoned C++ engineer to design and optimize ultra low-latency streaming software that powers cloud gaming across devices. You’ll contribute to high-performance video pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of latency and quality.

With 5+ years in C++ development, you’ll tackle OS-level performance, multi-threading, and network protocols like WebRTC and QUIC, ensuring robust, scalable software and a superior user

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of proven C++ software development, optimization, test and debugging experience.
• Deep knowledge of operating systems, multi-threading, socket programming, and performance-critical coding on Windows and Linux.
• Strong understanding of low-latency transport protocols (WebRTC, QUIC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test high-performance C++ software for ultra low-latency streaming.
• Build and improve media streaming pipelines using technologies such as WebRTC, GStreamer, RTP/RTCP, and related protocols.
• Analyze performance metrics across server, network and media pipeline and optimize GPU and CPU utilization to reduce latency.
• Define and implement KPIs for streaming quality, and user experience.
• Collaborate with video encoding, cloud networking, and systems teams to deliver low-latency, high-fidelity streaming experience

Skills

C++ development

OS & multi-threading

Socket programming

Low-latency protocols

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Master degree in CS or EE

Tools

WebRTC

Job description

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW team is seeking a seasoned C++ engineer to design and optimize ultra low-latency streaming software that powers cloud gaming across devices. You’ll contribute to high-performance video pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of latency and quality.

With 5+ years in C++ development, you’ll tackle OS-level performance, multi-threading, and network protocols like WebRTC and QUIC, ensuring robust, scalable software and a superior user