Senior System Software Engineer - Platform and Performance NVIDIA · Remote posted 1 month ago

Rustify; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer for the GeForce NOW platform, focusing on high-performance cloud gaming services. You will optimize game performance, work across kernel and userspace, and align software with GPU-accelerated hardware to deliver low-latency streaming.

The role requires deep OS and architecture knowledge and proficiency in multiple programming languages, with impact across scale-out server environments and remote capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance.
• Knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, CPU-to-Memory architecture.
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++/Rust.

Responsibilities

• Optimize game performance and streaming workloads for Linux kernel and userspace.
• Work on kernel and hypervisor components to enable scalable cloud gaming performance.
• Bridge software and hardware for GeForce Now platform to achieve low latency and high stability.
• Analyze factors influencing performance and stability of cloud gaming workloads.

Skills

Game Performance Optimization

Linux Kernel

KVM Hypervisor

OS Kernel Internals

CPU-to-Memory Architecture

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/CE or equivalent

Tools

Python

C/C++

Rust

Job description

# Senior System Software Engineer - Platform and PerformanceNVIDIA · Senior · RemoteView & Apply## About The RoleGeForce NOW, NVIDIA's next-generation gaming service powered by GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, PC or mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date and lets users around the globe instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at low latency and smooth frame-rates. Just click and play! We are looking for a versatile person to join our group of highly skilled and motivated engineers who bring GeForce NOW to life! As a member of the GeForce Now Platform Engineering team, you will help design, develop, and optimize high performant GeForce Now gaming servers with state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPUs. Are you passionate about working in a cross functional environment that makes cloud game streaming better than desktop gaming? If so, we want to hear from you.## Key Responsibilities:* Game Performance optimization, Linux Kernel, KVM Hypervisor, System Software & optimization at scale* Understand and apply gaming workloads, streaming software for kernel and user space interactions.* Bridge the gap between software and hardware for a cloud streaming service.* Understand and apply the factors that influence the performance and stability of a game.## Requirements:* BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.* 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance* Knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, computer architecture, CPU-to-Memory architecture* Proficiency in Python/C/C++/Rust