Senior Compute Systems Engineer - GPU Kernel & Driver

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Compute System Software Engineer (Finance) to design and implement kernel drivers and embedded software for Data Center products across Linux and Windows. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver clock, thermal, power management features and robust device initialization and management.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on Linux driver experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep OS internals knowledge, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 8+ years hands-on experience developing low-level device drivers, esp. for the Linux OS.
• Strong programming in C and C++.
• Knowledge of operating system internals and device driver models.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication to collaborate globally.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and grow, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions.
• Develop and maintain software technologies for NVIDIA GPU hardware across Linux and Windows, ensuring performance and features.
• Implement cross-platform solutions for new hardware architectures.
• Collaborate with global teams across software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.
• Develop features for clock, thermal, and power management.
• Build telemetry, device initialization, management, and reset capabilities.
• Optimize memory-management and performance for GPU platforms.
• Contribute to embedded software development for GPU functionality and platform integration.

Skills

C/C++

Linux driver development

OS internals

English communication

Independent worker

Hardware interaction

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related field

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Compute System Software Engineer (Finance) to design and implement kernel drivers and embedded software for Data Center products across Linux and Windows. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver clock, thermal, power management features and robust device initialization and management.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on Linux driver experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep OS internals knowledge, and the ability to work independently.