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NVIDIA · 6 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - GPU

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$152K/yr - $288K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Senior System Software Engineer to join their GPU System Software team. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of GPU feature development, including proof of concept, design, architecture, and optimization of display features utilizing both hardware and software architectures.

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Responsibilities

Define, POC, design, and develop display features based on VESA Display Port standards like DP 2.1, HDMI, and eDP
Drive and resolve complex optimization strategies independently across multiple teams and technical disciplines
Influence next-generation GPU/SoC and Platform architecture by creating internal architecture specifications and design specifications
Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and remote teams in addition to driving interaction with OEM/ODM partners

Qualification

C programmingOperating system internalsDevice driver developmentGPU architectureDisplay technologiesDebugging skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

5+ years of industry experience in system software or related field
B.S. or higher degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science/Engineering and related field
Strong programming skills in C, in depth knowledge of low level interfaces
Solid background in operating system internals, device driver, real-time embedded operating system, algorithms and data structures
Must be able to work closely with hardware designers and other driver engineers to create new features and solutions
Background and strength in complex system-level debugging
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of low-level display pipeline fundamentals like VESA, HDMI, DP, eDP, PSR, FreeSync
Architecture and design experience in SoC/GPU software display, power management, and optimization
Prior experience in display technologies like VESA DP, eDP, and HDMI and SW/HW optimizations
Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device driver

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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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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
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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