Software Linux Engineer - Installation and Packaging

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking an outstanding Software Linux Engineer to strengthen installation, packaging, and software delivery for NVIDIA networking software. You will build and maintain user-space tools, software repositories, and deployment flows across major Linux distributions, including DEB/RPM and Nix.

You will collaborate with kernel, QA, release engineering, and support teams to ensure reliable installation and scalable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/engineering.
• 4+ years of software development experience with a focus on Linux system-level development.
• Experience with Linux packaging tools (dpkg, RPM, yum, apt, zypper, Nix).
• Familiarity with packaging standards, repository management, release automation, and CI/CD workflows.
• Kernel backporting and driver installation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and maintain installation, packaging, and software delivery workflows for NVIDIA networking software across major Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, SLES, NixOS, etc).
• Develop and maintain meta-packages, software repositories, release channels, profiles, and tooling.
• Create automation to improve package validation, release quality, and engineering efficiency (AI-assisted workflows).
• Collaborate with distribution maintainers and communities (including Nix/NixOS) for compatibility and smooth delivery.
• Perform system-level testing and verification of package installations across platforms and OS versions.
• Collaborate with kernel, QA, release engineering, architecture, and support to ensure install quality and scalability.
• Contribute to kernel driver development and backporting for advanced networking features.

Skills

Linux systems

Python

Bash

CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

dpkg

RPM

yum

apt

zypper

Nix

Job description

NVIDIA wants an outstanding Software Linux Engineer to strengthen our installation, packaging, and software delivery features for NVIDIA's networking software. In this role, you will craft, develop, and maintain user-space tools, packaging systems, software repositories, and installation flows across leading Linux distributions. These include traditional package ecosystems and modern declarative systems like NixOS (Nix package manager). This position allows you to make a tangible difference in a dynamic, technology-focused organization. Your contributions will support product lines powering the world's most advanced data centers, cloud environments, and HPC systems.

Are you driven by Linux, system-level integration, and crafting seamless installation experiences? Do you want to play a role in promoting the deployment of high-speed networking solutions throughout multiple Linux systems, including developing declarative and reproducible package management methods? Are you enthusiastic about working on next-generation packaging technologies, automation, and AI-supported engineering solutions while enabling customers and internal teams to speed adoption?

What you'll be doing:

• Build, implement, and maintain installation, packaging, and software delivery workflows for NVIDIA networking software across major Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, SLES, NixOS, etc.).
• Develop and provide ongoing support for meta-packages, software repositories, release channels, profiles, and tools. These resources help streamline user-space installation and configuration on traditional and declarative package managers like DEB/RPM and Nix.
• Build and implement automation solutions to improve package validation, release quality, and engineering efficiency, including the adoption of AI-assisted development workflows.
• Work with distribution maintainers and ecosystem communities (including Nix/NixOS) to ensure compatibility and smooth delivery through native packaging systems.
• Perform system-level testing and verification of package installations on various platforms and OS versions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (kernel, QA, release engineering, architecture, and support) to ensure installation quality, maintainability, and scalable software delivery.
• Contribute to Linux kernel driver development and backporting to support advanced networking features.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related area (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Linux system-level development.
• Skilled in Linux package management tools (dpkg, RPM, yum, apt, zypper, Nix) along with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Experience with packaging standards, repository management, release automation, and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with kernel backporting, patch management, and driver installation (a plus).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across diverse Linux environments.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and distribution lifecycle management.
• Experience crafting package repositories or software distribution infrastructure as well as working with the NixOS ecosystem and Nix package manager in live production settings.
• Experience applying AI tools to software development, testing, or automation workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience supporting large-scale deployment environments in data center or HPC settings.

NVIDIA is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after employers in the tech industry. We employ many dedicated and innovative individuals worldwide. If you are passionate about Linux systems, enjoy solving real-world problems, and want to help develop the future of AI and networking infrastructure.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.