Manager, Software Drivers

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Drivers Team leader to manage the Inbox Linux Drivers team, impacting the company's products and teams globally. This role involves leading the development and maintenance of cutting-edge Linux kernel drivers and userspace libraries for NVIDIA networking technologies, overseeing a team of skilled Linux engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Linux kernel engineers to develop, maintain, and deliver Linux networking drivers for NVIDIA NICs across multiple product lines.
• Drive the design, implementation, maintenance, and integration of Linux kernel drivers and userspace libraries for advanced Ethernet and RDMA networking technologies.
• Own the team's technical execution, roadmap, prioritization, and delivery while mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to deliver robust and scalable networking solutions.
• Lead complex debugging and performance investigations across the Linux networking stack.
• Ensure high software quality through strong engineering practices, code reviews, automation, and continuous integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing software in C/C++, including Linux systems programming.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex software projects.
• Strong experience with Linux environments, development tools, build systems, and debugging methodologies.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel architecture and networking subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including Ethernet, RDMA, and InfiniBand.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or debugging Linux kernel drivers or low-level system software.
• Excellent design, coding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with people management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with RDMA technologies, including RoCE and InfiniBand.
• Strong Linux kernel development experience, including upstream kernel contributions.
• Familiarity with Linux networking internals.
• Experience contributing to open-source software and collaborating with upstream Linux communities.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA networking products, DOCA Host, or similar networking software stacks.

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.