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Senior System Software Engineer - GPU Server

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$184k - $356.5kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior system software engineer focused on next-generation graphics and computing products, with strong C++/systems programming background, GPU/server hardware knowledge, and collaboration with architecture, hardware and driver teams.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
  • Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • Assessing new hardware features and architecting manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
  • Understand hardware and software architectures to provide robust and efficient solutions for validating and testing next generation processors.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years experience in a related hardware/software position
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
  • Background with PCIE, NVLink or server product technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills

Skills

Required:C/C++ programmingOperating systems and OS fundamentalsComputer architecture and hardware-software integration
Nice to have:PCIE / NVLink / Infiniband / Ethernet

Benefits

  • Equity and benefits package (as part of compensation)
  • Competitive salaries and generous benefits package
Last updated Jun 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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