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Senior Systems Software Engineer - GPU Diagnostics

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$152k - $241.5kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior system software engineer to join NVIDIA's GPU Diagnostics SW team, focusing on design, implementation, testing, and debugging of the NVIDIA software stack for next-gen GPU diagnostics, with emphasis on OS fundamentals, low-level systems software, and collaboration across kernel driver, architecture, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, unit test and debug changes in the NVIDIA SW stack to take next-gen HW from design / development stage to production.
  • Be heavily involved in emulation, bring-up, and product hardening required to build our groundbreaking products
  • Follow devices from manufacturing through development process to datacenter systems, customer desktops, notebooks and workstations.
  • Tackle a variety of problems that directly impact NVIDIA’s end users and partner OEMs.
  • Deep understanding of hardware and software architectures.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent programming skills and proficiency in C/C++ language, libraries, and toolchains.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience developing low level systems software, preferably using Linux OS.
  • Strong software engineering skills with drive to solve hard problems.
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor and fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.).
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, along with strong collaborative and networking abilities.
  • Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced development environments, especially during critical project phases.
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using modern AI productivity tools to streamline day-to-day work, improve quality, and automate routine tasks.

Skills

Required:C/C++ programmingLinux OSDevice programming / computer system architecture

Benefits

  • Equity and benefits package (benefits referenced via NVIDIA benefits page)
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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