Senior System Software Engineer - NVLink Fusion

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to develop low-level software for NVLink Fusion, an interconnect platform powering next-generation accelerated computing systems. You will design kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with GPU/ASIC teams, firmware and driver groups, and external partners to deliver high-performance, reliable interconnect solutions; lead reviews, improve code quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in C/C++ and Python; kernel-mode and low-level software experience preferred.
• Experience with OS kernels, device drivers, embedded firmware, or high‑speed interconnects.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and hardware/software interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain NVLink Fusion features across kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware.
• Drive features through architecture, design, verification, bring-up, and production support.
• Develop unit/integration tests and diagnostics across pre‑ and post‑silicon environments.
• Debug complex hardware, firmware, kernel, and system‑level issues across the hw/sw boundary.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to validate and integrate NVLink Fusion platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Kernel‑mode software

Systems development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

Embedded firmware

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to develop low-level software for NVLink Fusion, an interconnect platform powering next-generation accelerated computing systems. You will design kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with GPU/ASIC teams, firmware and driver groups, and external partners to deliver high-performance, reliable interconnect solutions; lead reviews, improve code quality, and