Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the CSP Engagements team in Santa Clara, California. This role involves designing and developing software solutions for data center products and collaborating closely with cloud service providers.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and significant experience in debugging and optimization for data center environments.

Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python are essential, along with a strong understanding of complex system architectures.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data center architectures and hardware-software co-design.
• Expert knowledge of Linux kernel development and device drivers.
• 10+ years in system software development required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data center server architectures

Linux kernel internals

Device drivers

Communication protocols (PCIe, USB, Ethernet)

Multi-CPU systems performance optimization

C/C++ programming skills

Python programming skills

Kubernetes

Cloud-native architectures

Complex system debugging

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GDB

kdump

eBPF tracing

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to debug kernel crash dumps and all types of lock‑up issues.
• Hands‑on experience with GDB, kdump, and eBPF tracing to debug multiprocessor systems.
• Good understanding of ARM and Intel assembly.
• Strong understanding of PCIe virtualization and IOMMU.
• 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).
• 10+ years of system software development experience.

Benefits

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 benefits.

EEO Statement

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.