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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Packaging, Computing Platforms, Build Automation, Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Git, Build Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74390801-senior-linux-software-engineer-chip-system-software ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience. * 12+ years of experience developing Linux system software or platform software. * Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, kernel architecture, and system internals! * Experience with Linux package management (Debian/Ubuntu and/or RPM), software integration, and release engineering. * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software build systems. * Experience debugging Linux kernel, boot, driver, or platform-related issues. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Experience with Canonical Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), or other enterprise Linux distributions. * Experience with Linux kernel configuration, BSP integration, or commercial SoC platforms. * Experience working with hardware and software co-development teams. ## Description NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chip System Software team. The team develops Linux platform software for next-generation AI-RAN and Software-Defined RAN (SD-RAN) solutions, delivering production-ready software that integrates NVIDIA technologies with enterprise Linux distributions such as Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Linux software platform that powers NVIDIA AI-RAN and AI products. You will work across the complete software stack, including Linux distribution integration, software packaging, kernel and BSP validation, release engineering, and platform enablement. Working closely with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams, you will help deliver secure, reliable, and customer-ready software releases! What you'll be doing: * Build and maintain customer-ready Linux distributions, installation images (ISO), and software packages. * Integrate NVIDIA software, drivers, and third-party components into Canonical Ubuntu and RHEL platforms. * Develop and maintain build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes. * Configure, integrate, and validate Linux kernels and BSPs for commercial SoC platforms. * Troubleshoot and resolve Linux platform, kernel, driver, and software integration issues. * Collaborate with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to enable new platform capabilities. ## Related Videos - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)