Senior Linux Kernel & System Software Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation (old); Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a highly skilled engineer for System Software focused on Linux kernel development, core OS enablement, and chip bring-up at its Santa Clara campus. You will design and implement kernel drivers and embedded software across pre-silicon and silicon platforms, collaborating with hardware and software teams to enable next-generation Chips.

The role emphasizes ownership, hands-on debugging, and end-to-end deployment, with base salaries disclosed for Level 4 and Level 5

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong expertise in C programming, Linux kernel development and core OS software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify features for the next-generation Chips architecture.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers; influence hardware architecture and system software design.
• Bring up new platforms, products, and prototype systems across simulation, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

System-level debugging

End-to-end ownership

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Buildroot

Linux distributions

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a highly skilled engineer for System Software focused on Linux kernel development, core OS enablement, and chip bring-up at its Santa Clara campus. You will design and implement kernel drivers and embedded software across pre-silicon and silicon platforms, collaborating with hardware and software teams to enable next-generation Chips.

The role emphasizes ownership, hands-on debugging, and end-to-end deployment, with base salaries disclosed for Level 4 and Level 5