Senior Compute Systems Engineer: GPU Kernel & Embedded

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Compute Systems Software Engineer to work on kernel drivers and embedded software for Data Center products. You will design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions and collaborate across software, hardware, and OEM support teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on Linux driver development, strong C/C++ skills, and deep OS internals knowledge. This on-site role offers equity and benefits. Applications open until Sep 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years hands-on experience developing low-level Linux device drivers.
• Strong software engineering skills and problem-solving drive.
• Proficient in C and C++ programming.
• Deep knowledge of OS internals and device driver models.
• Independent worker with minimal direction; strong English communication; Windows experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions.
• Develop and maintain software for NVIDIA GPU hardware across Linux and Windows.
• Implement cross-platform software supporting new hardware architectures.
• Collaborate with global teams across software, hardware, and OEM support.
• Develop features for clock, thermal, and power management.
• Build telemetry, device initialization, management, and reset capabilities.
• Implement memory-management and performance optimizations for GPU platforms.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux drivers

OS internals

Independent worker

English communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS/EE

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Compute Systems Software Engineer to work on kernel drivers and embedded software for Data Center products. You will design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions and collaborate across software, hardware, and OEM support teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on Linux driver development, strong C/C++ skills, and deep OS internals knowledge. This on-site role offers equity and benefits. Applications open until Sep 1, 2026.