Software Engineer, Linux Graphics

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Linux Graphics Software Engineer to define, design, and implement graphics software for Linux Vulkan and OpenGL, supporting both professional and consumer products.

You will work on driver-level and platform technologies, optimize performance across Linux distributions, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to automated testing to prevent regressions. A 3+ year track record in C/C++ and Linux graphics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years hands-on experience developing graphics system level software, especially for the Linux OS.
• 3+ years of programming experience in C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Definition, design, development and automation of Linux Vulkan/OpenGL graphics software.
• Develop and maintain software for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux across current and upcoming OS versions.
• Collaborate with test automation and global teams to ensure feature quality and identify regressions.

Skills

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/CE

Job description

We are now looking for a Linux Graphics Software Engineer! NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will be involved in the definition, design, development and automation of innovative professional and consumer Linux Vulkan and OpenGL graphics software.
• Develop and maintain SW technologies targeted at enabling and supporting NVIDIA's GPU hardware: on the current and upcoming Linux based operating systems. Ensuring the best performance and feature quality running on cross platform implementations.
• Collaborate with test automation to achieve outstanding feature quality and to timely identify regressions.
• Work with other worldwide internal teams, including software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.

What We Need To See

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years "hands on" experience developing graphics system level software, especially for the Linux OS.
• 3+ years of programming experience in C and C++.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Prior experience with Linux gaming development.
• Low-level Linux operating system knowledge, specifically memory/resource management, scheduling, and process control.
• A self-motivated teammate with good attitude.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 29, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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