Senior Systems Software Engineer – GPU Software at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
$184,000 – $356,500Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, Gaming, DatacenterIndustries

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of past projects
  • Exceptional C programming skills and low-level driver experience
  • Expertise in complex system-level debugging
  • Kernel experience with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows systems
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and verify features for the next-generation GPU driver architecture
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers
  • Identify and solve performance bottlenecks in the driver, considering both datacenter and gaming markets
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with global teams

Skills

C
Linux Kernel
Android Kernel
Windows Kernel
GPU Drivers
System Debugging
Computer Architecture
Microprocessors
Microcontrollers
Caches
Buses
Memory Controllers
DMA
KVM
Hyper-V
RTOS

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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