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System Software Engineering Lead

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA, Hybrid (Remote)$184k - $287.5k + equityfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead role focused on Linux kernel mode driver development for NVIDIA GPUs, collaborating with the Linux kernel community and shaping upstream-friendly kernel software architecture for future NVIDIA GPUs.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a small team on a new kernel mode Linux driver that will support the latest generation of NVIDIA GPU's.
  • Collaborate directly with the Linux kernel community to make patches in support of NVIDIA hardware.
  • Influence the architecture and design of NVIDIA GPU kernel software to work well upstream
  • Represent NVIDIA GPU software to the open source community

Qualifications

  • 10+ years industry experience as a software developer
  • BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience doing device drivers and kernel mode software
  • Direct experience on Linux kernel development with a track record of successfully upstreaming patches

Skills

Required:Linux kernel developmentKernel-mode driver development

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (see NVIDIA benefits)
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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