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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer - GPU Server

  • Office
  • 6+ years

Salary

$184,000 - 287,500/ year

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Description

The team builds software for next-generation graphics and computing processors, targeting the most demanding workloads a GPU or high-performance computing server will run over its life. You will work directly with customers to support their factories and data centers.

The ideal person writes strong C++, understands graphics concepts and algorithms, has a solid grounding in systems software with a focus on operating system fundamentals, and knows current hardware architecture at the systems level. Clear communication and careful, thorough engineering habits are required.

You will apply knowledge of operating systems, algorithms and computer architecture to build reliable, efficient tools for validating and testing new processors.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams across the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors and compute products.
  • Build the software tools and infrastructure needed to develop, validate and bring new chips to production.
  • Evaluate new hardware features and design manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
  • Understand the company's hardware and software architectures well enough to do this work.

Requirements

  • A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent background.
  • At least 8 years of experience in a related hardware or software role.
  • Strong C/C++ skills.
  • Understanding of computer architecture and the ability to work close to the hardware.
  • Experience with PCIe, NVLink or server technologies such as InfiniBand or Ethernet is a plus.
  • Experience working on a large system software codebase is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Ability to work independently, lead, and communicate well with others.

Conditions

Applications are accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing open position.

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 protected characteristic.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
  • Base salary depends on location, experience and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary is 184,000 USD to 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD to 356,500 USD for Level 5.

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NVIDIA

Office in United States

Also hiring in United Kingdom, Seattle, United States, Munich, Germany and 15 more places

236 of their 656 open roles are remote

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Details11 facts · Role, Location, Compensation, Employment
Tech stack
  • C++
  • CUDA
Seniority
Senior
Type
Full-time
Equity
Equity offered
Region
United States
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Development
Seniority
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Tech stack
  • C++
  • CUDA

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United States
Office
  • United States

Compensation

Salary
$184,000 - 287,500 / year
Pay period
Annual
Equity
Equity offered

Employment

Type
Full-time

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