System Software Engineer - GPU And SOC

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

• 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, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Buses, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Workstations, Debugging Skills, Desktop PC, Embedded Software, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Gaming, Hardware Design, Kernel Programming, Linux Kernel, Linux Operating System, Memory Hardware, Microcontroller, Microprocessor Architecture, Microsoft Windows Device Drivers, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Operations Center, Operating Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Theater Production

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after employers in the technology sector. NVIDIA is also an equal opportunity employer. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working here. If you’re creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services., NVIDIA is the world leader in graphics processing technologies, creating innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA products are transforming visually-rich applications such as video games, film production, broadcasting, industrial design, space exploration, and medical imaging. We invest in our people and our technologies, support and fund industry research around the world, and consistently deliver high-quality products. NVIDIA’s culture promotes and inspires a team of world-class employees to be at the top of their game. We’ve created an environment where talents are recognized and collaboration is valued. Our employees are shaping the world of tomorrow. . . today. We invite you to explore the opportunities available at NVIDIA to see what your future may hold.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more