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Senior System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$152k - $241.5k + equityFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior system software engineer focused on validating and testing next-generation graphics and computing processors, with emphasis on OS fundamentals, hardware architectures, and robust tooling for chip development, validation, and productization.

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.
  • Understanding our hardware and software architectures to deliver robust and efficient solutions.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong C/C++ or Python programming skills
  • Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 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++ programmingPython programmingOperating systemsComputer architectureDebugging/problem solvingLeadership / self-management

Benefits

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

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