Linux GPU Senior System Software Engineer jobs in United States
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NVIDIA · 1 day ago

Linux GPU Senior System Software Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$148K/yr - $236K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVIDIA is known as 'the AI computing company', and they are seeking a Linux GPU Senior System Software Engineer to contribute to pioneering Linux graphics driver software used in their GPUs. The role involves designing, developing, and validating features for Linux Graphics Device drivers and improving CI/CD pipelines.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop and validate features, tests and/or bug fixes for our Linux Graphics Device drivers collaborating with fellow software engineers
Work with other Linux graphics engineers in the team to design and develop high quality tests and tools
Improve CI/CD pipelines and build test automation infrastructure that will improve overall developer experience
Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe

Qualification

C programmingLinux device driversAI development toolsLinux graphicsSystem architectureSoftware debuggingOpen source contributionsCollaboration

Required

BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
5+ years of meaningful software development experience in C programming skills as well as having shown initiative in pursuing independent coding projects
Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)
Experience with Linux KMD/UMD device driver system software
Experience with AI development tools used in creating test cases, automating test cases, code coverage, triaging

Preferred

Open source contributions to the Linux kernel and/or other large software projects
Linux core/display kernel and user mode device driver experience
Linux graphics experience with Vulkan/OpenGL etc. software stacks
Background and strength with complex system-level software debugging across functionality, performance, security, scalability issues

Benefits

Equity and benefits

Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.nvidia.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
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Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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