Senior Kernel Virtualization Engineer (Rust/C) – vGPU

Salesonaut; Santa Clara (CA); Vor Ort; USD 224.000 - 431.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to advance upstream Linux kernel support for GPU virtualization. You will develop virtualization features in Rust and C, contribute to the upstream kernel, and collaborate with open-source maintainers and partners.

The role requires deep kernel knowledge and ownership, with cross-team collaboration to shape vGPU in Nova and the Linux virtualization stack, influencing future GPU virtualization capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of Linux kernel development or virtualization experience.
• Contributions accepted into upstream Linux kernel with patch series experience.
• Proficiency in Rust and C with memory-safety and interoperability focus.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals and device-driver model.
• Strong virtualization knowledge including host/guest interactions.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills using tools like GDB, ftrace, perf.
• Clear technical writing and ability to explain tradeoffs to teams.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, test, document and maintain upstream Linux kernel support for NVIDIA GPU virtualization.
• Contribute to vGPU enablement in Nova and work with KVM, QEMU and VFIO stacks.
• Drive patch series through upstream discussions, reviews and maintainers feedback.
• Debug and resolve functional, performance and reliability issues across drivers and firmware.
• Collaborate with internal teams and open-source communities to define features and ensure integration.

Kenntnisse

Linux kernel development

Virtualization

Rust

C

Patch series drafting

Debugging

Technical writing

Cross-team collaboration

Ausbildung

BS degree or higher in CS/CE or related field

Tools

GDB

ftrace

perf

KVM

QEMU

Jobbeschreibung

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to advance upstream Linux kernel support for GPU virtualization. You will develop virtualization features in Rust and C, contribute to the upstream kernel, and collaborate with open-source maintainers and partners.

The role requires deep kernel knowledge and ownership, with cross-team collaboration to shape vGPU in Nova and the Linux virtualization stack, influencing future GPU virtualization capabilities.