Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

NVIDIA Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer in Austin, Texas to work on system software for Datacenter products. This role requires expertise in Linux kernel development, device drivers, and deep knowledge of server architectures. Candidates should have over 8 years of development experience and strong skills in C/C++. The base salary ranges from $184,000 to $356,500. Diversity and equal opportunities are prioritized in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of system software development experience.
• Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device drivers.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for data center servers.
• Lead hardware bring-up activities and BSP development.
• Collaborate with CSPs to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Linux kernel development

C/C++ programming

Python

Virtualization

Kubernetes

AI/ML solutions

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Data center server architectures

HPC systems

Job description

Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements page is loaded## Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagementslocations: US, CA, Santa Clara: US, TX, Austin: US, WA, Redmond: US, WA, Seattletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2015287NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our CSP Engagements team, focusing on system software for Datacenter products such as GB200. This role combines deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and middleware development, with customer-facing responsibilities to enable cloud service providers with next-generation computing platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving technical solutions from concept through deployment.**What you’ll be doing:*** Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms.* Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments.* Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop & co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads.* Perform advanced system debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale data center environments.* Collaborate with AE, FAE, and Solution Architect teams to deliver integrated customer solutions and technical documentation.**What we need to see:*** Deep expertise in data center server architectures, HPC systems, and hardware-software co-design.* Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, communication protocols (PCIe, USB, Ethernet).* Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.* Deep understanding of NUMA architectures including memory topology, processor-memory locality, and performance optimization for multi-CPU systems in data center environments.* Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, plus experience with virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.* Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.* BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 8+ years of system software development experience.**Ways to stand out from the crowd:*** Experience with GPU computing (CUDA), deep learning workloads* Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures* Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architecturesNVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, hardworking and self-motivated, we want to hear from you!Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and .Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 28, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.