System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior software engineer to design, implement and debug kernel-mode software for our next-gen hardware. You will drive development from design to production, spanning datacenter systems, desktops, notebooks, workstations and gaming consoles worldwide.

We value deep knowledge of C/C++, OS fundamentals, and system architecture. You’ll collaborate across global teams and engage in emulation, bringup and hardening activities to ensure product reliability at

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Background in solving problems that apply to sophisticated systems deployed at scale.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills as well as having shown initiative in pursuing independent coding projects.
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)
• Strong Operating systems fundamentals with Kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and debug changes in the NVIDIA SW stack to take next-gen HW from design / development stage to production, with focus on kernel-mode SW.
• You will follow the devices all the way through the development process to datacenter systems, customer desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming console products that are used throughout the world.
• Be heavily involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening required to build our groundbreaking products.
• Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Kernel development

System-level debugging

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

What your role entails:

• Design, implement and debug changes in the NVIDIA SW stack to take next-gen HW from design / development stage to production, with focus on kernel-mode SW
• You will follow the devices all the way through the development process to datacenter systems, customer desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming console products that are used throughout the world
• Be heavily involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening required to build our groundbreaking products
• Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe

What we need to see:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience
• Background in solving problems that apply to sophisticated systems deployed at scale
• Strong C/C++ programming skills as well as having shown initiative in pursuing independent coding projects
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)
• Strong Operating systems fundamentals with Kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Background and strength with system-level (SW and HW) debugging is invaluable
• Windows Driver Models, with WDDM or MCDM a strong plus.
• Familiarity with system level security concepts
• Experience with system software concepts

NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after employers in the technology sector. NVIDIA is also an equal opportunity employer. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working here. If you're creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.

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 4, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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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.