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NVIDIA

Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 19 Aug 2026

Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chip System Software team. The team develops Linux platform software for next-generation AI-RAN and Software-Defined RAN (SD-RAN) solutions, delivering production-ready software that integrates NVIDIA technologies with enterprise Linux distributions such as Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Linux software platform that powers NVIDIA AI-RAN and AI products. You will work across the complete software stack, including Linux distribution integration, software packaging, kernel and BSP validation, release engineering, and platform enablement.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain customer-ready Linux distributions, installation images (ISO), and software packages.
  • Integrate NVIDIA software, drivers, and third-party components into Canonical Ubuntu and RHEL platforms.
  • Develop and maintain build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes.
  • Configure, integrate, and validate Linux kernels and BSPs for commercial SoC platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Linux platform, kernel, driver, and software integration issues.
  • Collaborate with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to enable new platform capabilities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience developing Linux system software or platform software.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, kernel architecture, and system internals.
  • Experience with Linux package management (Debian/Ubuntu and/or RPM), software integration, and release engineering.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software build systems.
  • Experience debugging Linux kernel, boot, driver, or platform-related issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits: NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.