System Software Engineer

NVIDIA is seeking an expert System Software Engineer with a strong background in Linux systems programming, systems administration, and technical support.

This hybrid role combines software development, system-level fixing, and direct support for internal or customer-facing environments. You will design and maintain Slurm, written in C, diagnose sophisticated system issues, and collaborate with other engineers to ensure Slurm runs optimally and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, improve, and optimize software components in C
• Develop and maintain system-level and application-level code for Slurm, including networking, system, and device-level components
• Debug and fix complex Slurm issues related to reliability and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry standards
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including Operations, Infrastructure, and Deployment
• Provide direct technical support to internal teams or external customers
• Develop automated tests to ensure software reliability and regression prevention

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience in C development and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of memory management, pointers, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with debugging tools such as GDB and performance profiling
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel interfaces, system calls, and file systems, including work with Automake
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with containers and GPU technologies

Nice to Have:

• Experience with C and other low-level languages
• Background in system administration or High-Performance Computing
• Experience with Slurm Workload Manager or other HPC scheduling systems
• Knowledge of operating system internals or hardware-software interaction
• Contributions to open-source C projects

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary range is $168,000 - $322,000, depending on the level and location.