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# Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Distributed File Systems, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Linux Kernel, Software Architecture, Subsystems, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Management, Block Storage, Nvme
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Principal-Block-File-Storage-Software-Engineer--Linux---DGX-Cloud_JR2024421

## About the Role

* B.Sc., M.Sc.. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
 * 15+ years of experience as a senior developer, preferably in the domains of storage, networking, and/or operating-systems
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
 * Experience with Linux block subsystem, File system and IO stack, Experience with storage protocols and standards, especially NVMe Comprehension of large and complexed systems|
 * Proven professional experience in designing and developing distributed systems; advantage for experience in block and/or file storage and/or networking systems.
 * Ability to work autonomously, with a proactive mindset and perseverance to solve day to day challenges. Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and go deep into new areas
 * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
 * Innovative approach, identifying opportunities to improve, accelerate, and reuse existing solutions.
 * Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, scalability, and data management.

Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd:

 * Linux Kernel coding experience
 * Linux Kernel internals knowledge including memory management, scheduling, etc.
 * Linux File system experience

## Description

We are looking for a 100% hands-on Storage Services Software engineer to join the block storage group. You will be a member of a team that builds the next-generation block storage capabilities and architects a proprietary distributed file system solution from its inception. You will work closely with a variety of teams and architects including the networking team, and external customers. You will take part in defining the software architecture and implementation of the most advanced storage services! Services that will need to meet extreme performance and scalability demands! We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform of tomorrow.


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