> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1907558-system-software-engineer-gpu-and-soc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1907558-system-software-engineer-gpu-and-soc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Microprocessors, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, PIC Microcontroller, Caching, Information Technology - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gldom8 ## About the Role + BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience + 8+ years of relevant software development experience + Background in solving problems that apply to sophisticated systems deployed at scale + Strong C/C++ programming skills as well as having shown initiative in pursuing independent coding projects + Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.) + Strong Operating systems fundamentals with Kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems Ways to stand out from the crowd: + Background and strength with system-level (SW and HW) debugging is invaluable + Windows Driver Models, with WDDM or MCDM a strong plus. + Familiarity with system level security concepts + Experience with system software concepts ## Description NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer to join the GPU Software team. As a GPU/SOC system software engineer, you will work with a team of very dedicated software and hardware engineers involving a wide variety of technologies. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will craft and debug key aspects of our production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded SW, focusing on platform performance, power savings, and robustness. You should demonstrate the ability to excel in an environment with intricate system level interactions. What your role entails: + 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 + You will follow the devices all the way through the development process to datacenter systems, customer desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming console products that are used throughout the world + Be heavily involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening required to build our groundbreaking products + Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe ## Related Videos - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)