Senior System Software Engineer, Platform and Performance - GeForce Now

Description

The GeForce NOW team runs a cloud gaming service that runs on GPUs in the cloud, letting people stream games at high resolution and low latency to a Mac, PC or mobile device, with games kept up to date automatically.

You will join the GeForce NOW Platform Engineering group, which designs, builds and tunes the gaming servers that use the company's latest GPUs. The work sits across several functions and aims to make cloud streaming feel better than playing on a desktop.

Responsibilities

• Work on game performance, the Linux kernel, the KVM hypervisor, and system software tuned for large-scale operation.
• Study how gaming workloads and streaming software interact with the kernel and user space.
• Connect software and hardware layers to serve a cloud streaming service.
• Analyze the factors that affect a game's performance and stability.

Requirements

• A BS, MS or PhD in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 12 years of system software engineering work focused on platform performance.
• Working knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, computer architecture, and CPU-to-memory architecture.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ or Rust.
• Hands-on experience with performance-critical software, tools, and CPU or GPU schedulers.
• A strong interest in software design and in making software faster.

Conditions

The base salary is set by your location, experience, and what similar roles pay. The range is 224,000 USD to 356,500 USD.

Applications will be accepted at least until October 29, 2026.

This posting fills an existing vacancy.

The company uses AI tools in parts of its recruiting process.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Benefits

• The company offers a competitive salary package and benefits.