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# Software Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Nvidia
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Software Performance
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-performance-engineer/nvidia-job108007636

## About the Role

* B.Sc. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or SW/Computer Engineering.
 * 3+ years of work experience in low level software development.
 * Strong programming skills in Python and/or C.
 * Strong orientation towards performance aspects in low level code design.
 * Background with Networking and protocols.
 * Creative, motivated, and results-driven worker.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Background in Linux Operating Systems.
 * Strong debugging and analytical skills.
 * Proven experience in performance analysis and debug of low level code.

## Description

NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding Software Performance Engineer for our Linux Drivers group. You'll closely work with NVIDIA Driver developers, verification teams, and performance architects, gaining a deep understanding of NVIDIA's Networking products and technologies built on top of NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField network cards. You will lead feature verification from design through implementation to integration into frameworks, develop robust infrastructure, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company, influencing product lines that empower the most advanced data centers in the world. We've built a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what's possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. We strongly believe in developing our employees and giving them the tools to succeed.

What you'll be doing:

 * Work closely with developers to test new components, including crafting and executing unit, functional, and performance tests.
 * Develop a verification environment and tools to qualify the product from functional and performance perspectives.
 * Investigate performance-related issues in networking Linux drivers.
 * Analyze coverage measures to identify verification holes and to show progress toward product development and releases.
 * Identify and write all types of coverage measures for stimulus and corner cases.
 * Incorporate AI mindset and practices in your daily work.


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