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System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA, Redmond, WA$184k - $287.5k + equityfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

GPU/SOC system software engineer role focused on kernel drivers and embedded software for production GPUs and SOCs, with emphasis on platform performance, power efficiency, and robustness.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and debug changes in the NVIDIA SW stack to take next-gen HW from design / development stage to production, with focus on kernel-mode SW
  • Follow devices through development to datacenter systems, customer desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming consoles
  • Be heavily involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with teams globally

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Background in solving problems for sophisticated systems deployed at scale
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills with initiative in independent coding projects
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor/microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA)
  • Strong operating systems fundamentals with Kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems

Skills

Required:C/C++ programmingKernel developmentOperating systems fundamentals
Nice to have:System-level debugging

Benefits

  • equity and benefits (as described in the posting)
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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