Senior Software Engineer, DPU - Networking

NVIDIA AI; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a versatile Senior Software Engineer for the DPU Platform team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on embedded Linux, firmware, kernel drivers, and software distribution across a world-wide development team to deliver high-performance data center platforms.

You will develop system software, work with hardware teams, and optimize performance in pre-silicon and emulator environments, while maintaining strong software quality and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 6+ years of Linux/embedded systems experience.
• Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware (ATF/UEFI a plus).
• Strong background in Linux distributions, user space libraries, and update mechanisms.
• Willingness to learn new areas and solve tough problems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to meet performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop system software components including firmware, kernel drivers, and user-space apps/libraries.
• Collaborate with hardware and design teams on SOC platform software.
• Assist global teams with DPU project bring-up and validation.
• Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
• Work in pre-silicon mode to architect, debug, and optimize performance using simulators and emulators.
• Participate across all product life-cycle stages with high standards for requirements and quality.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

Bootloaders

Kernel drivers

Software distribution

Performance optimization

System programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Job description

Job Requisition ID

JR2017846

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

We are looking for a versatile Senior Software Engineer for the NVIDIA DPU Platform team.

This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company affecting product lines that empower the most advanced data centers in the world. Using your deep knowledge of embedded platforms, operating systems, and software distribution technologies, you will work with a world-wide development team to solve the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platforms. Do you have broad experience with Linux and embedded platforms and a passion for building innovative products? If so, this position is for you!

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Develop system software components including processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries
• Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to develop software for sophisticated SOC platform designs
• Assist world-wide teams with DPU project bring-up and validation
• Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges
• Work in pre-silicon development mode as you architect, debug, measure, and optimize performance while applying and extending the software simulator and hardware emulator test environments.
• Participate across all levels of the product development life-cycle with high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance

What We Need To See

• Bachelor of science or master's degree, or equivalent experience, with 6+ years of demonstrable experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development
• Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware - ATF/UEFI a strong plus
• Strong background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions, including user space libraries and applications, software update mechanisms
• Enthusiasm for extending your technical knowledge into new areas
• Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with multiple Linux distributions, with the ability to compare and contrast them
• Specialist knowledge of secure boot flows and/or trusted compute environments
• Experience developing security key management solutions
• Knowledge of secure software development practices
• Experience developing and sustaining commercially available software products through a full product life-cycle.

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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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