Senior CUDA System Software Engineer – Equity Options

NVIDIA Corporation

Santa Clara (CA)

Hybrid

USD 272,000 - 431,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Principal System Software Engineer for the CUDA Driver to advance the Compute platform that accelerates diverse workloads including AI, science, robotics, and graphics. You will design, implement, and optimize driver components, collaborate across teams, and help define API and model improvements while delivering robust, maintainable code across OSes.

The role requires leadership, deep C/C++, OS and hardware interaction expertise, and a track

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in CS/EE or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of relevant systems software development experience.
  • Strong C programming skills with OS-level experience.
  • Experience with hardware/software co-design and perf modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, and drive CUDA driver features across teams.
  • Collaborate with hardware architecture groups to improve APIs and models.
  • Design, debug, and maintain complex software stacks for multiple OSes.
  • Lead and influence within a dynamic matrix environment to meet deadlines.
  • Develop performance, precision modeling and robust testing.

Skills

C programming
C++ programming
OS interfaces
HW/SW co-design
Performance modeling
Kernel mode development
Cross-team leadership
Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Linux kernel APIs
CUDA toolchain

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Principal System Software Engineer for the CUDA Driver to advance the Compute platform that accelerates diverse workloads including AI, science, robotics, and graphics. You will design, implement, and optimize driver components, collaborate across teams, and help define API and model improvements while delivering robust, maintainable code across OSes.

The role requires leadership, deep C/C++, OS and hardware interaction expertise, and a track

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