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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Platforms - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Network Operating System (NOS), Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Software Engineering, Network Switches, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74201914-senior-software-engineer-platforms ## About the Role * Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience) * 6+ years of proven experience writing enterprise software. * Strong C and Python coding skills. * Previous experience with I2C, PSUs, SMBus, PHY/Layer-1 technologies and doing datacenter switch bringups. * Good knowledge of Linux systems administration, Linux internals and tools. * Experience using source code management tools, as well as code coverage, unit testing and debugging tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. * Able to work independently with minimal direction. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Strong background in Linux systems and Linux kernel networking. * Strong background in debugging kernel and hardware issues. * Familiarity with Data Center Networking technologies. * Exposure to CI/CD tools. * Loves to work in a collaborative environment. ## Description NVIDIA is looking for Senior Software Engineer to join the Cumulus Linux team! We present you with an opportunity to be part of the team that develops the Network Operating System that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing. You'll be part of a software development team responsible for defining and implementing core platform services, as well as Reliability, Availability and Serviceability features for Cumulus Linux, the Debian-based operating system for NVIDIA's market-leading Ethernet switches. The role is based in Santa Clara and requires two/three days in the office per week What you'll be doing: * Design and develop software for Cumulus Linux operating system (OS) which runs on NVIDIA's portfolio of data center switches. * Work on bringing up Cumulus Linux on next generation Nvidia switches. * Develop and maintain software in Python, C and Shell for our OS. * Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver features on Cumulus Linux's roadmap. * Debug and resolve issues reported by test and customer-facing teams. * Work with open source software that is part of our OS and fix issues as and when they are raised. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)