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NVIDIA

System Software Engineering Lead

NVIDIA
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remote senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 25 Jul 2026

Description

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with direct experience in Linux kernel mode drivers to help deliver on the future of GPU driver software.

This is a rare opportunity to join a new team working on future drivers for NVIDIA's GPUs. You will get involved with making key architectural decisions that will have a lasting impact on the software.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with a small team on a new kernel mode Linux driver that will support the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Collaborate directly with the Linux kernel community to make patches in support of NVIDIA hardware.
  • Influence the architecture and design of NVIDIA GPU kernel software to work well upstream.
  • Represent NVIDIA GPU software to the open source community.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of industry experience as a software developer.
  • BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience doing device drivers and kernel mode software.
  • Direct experience on Linux kernel development with a track record of successfully upstreaming patches.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/System-Software-Engineering-Lead_JR2021953