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Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA$184k - $287.5k + equityfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer focusing on system software for Datacenter products (e.g., GB200) with embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, middleware, and customer-facing CSP engagement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms.
  • Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments.
  • Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop & co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads.
  • Perform advanced system debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale data center environments.
  • Collaborate with AE, FAE, and Solution Architect teams to deliver integrated customer solutions and technical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in data center server architectures, HPC systems, and hardware-software co-design.
  • Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, communication protocols (PCIe, USB, Ethernet).
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
  • Ability to debug kernel crash dumps and all types of lock-up issues. Hands-on experience with GDB, kdump, and eBPF tracing to debug multiprocessor systems. Good understanding of ARM and Intel assembly.
  • Strong understanding of PCIe virtualization and IOMMU.
  • Deep understanding of NUMA architectures including memory topology, processor-memory locality, and performance optimization for multi-CPU systems in data center environments.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, plus experience with virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 10+ years of system software development experience.

Skills

Required:Linux kernel internalsC/C++PythonARM (aarch64) and x86 assemblyPCIe, USB, EthernetKubernetes and cloud-native architecturesGDB, kdump, eBPF tracing

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (see company benefits page)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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