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NVIDIA

Senior Compute System Software Engineer

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 29 Aug 2026

Description

As a Senior Compute System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will work on the kernel drivers and embedded software for our Data Center products.

Responsibilities:

  • Design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions.
  • Develop and maintain software technologies that enable and support NVIDIA GPU hardware across Linux and Windows operating systems, ensuring optimal performance and feature functionality.
  • Implement cross-platform software solutions that support new and evolving hardware architectures.
  • Collaborate with global internal teams across software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.
  • Develop features for clock, thermal, and power management.
  • Build telemetry, device initialization, device management, and reset capabilities.
  • Implement memory-management solutions and performance optimizations for GPU platforms.
  • Contribute to embedded software development supporting GPU functionality and platform integration.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years "hands on" experience developing low level device drivers, especially for the Linux OS
  • Strong software engineering skills combined with a drive to solve hard problems
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++
  • Detailed knowledge of operating system internals and various device driver models
  • Low-level operating system knowledge
  • Strong English written and oral communication skills to collaborate with other engineers (worldwide)
  • A self motivated, passionate and eager teammate with a strong desire to learn, grow and create
  • The candidate is expected to work independently with minimal direction
  • Windows experience is a plus
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