NVIDIA · 1 day ago
Software Linux Engineer - Installation and Packaging
US, CO, Boulder
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $196K/yr
4+ years expNVIDIA is searching for an outstanding Software Linux Engineer to expand their installation and packaging capabilities for networking software. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining user-space tools and installation flows across leading Linux distributions, contributing to advanced data centers and cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain installation and packaging workflows for NVIDIA networking software across major Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, SLES, etc.)
Develop and support meta-packages, profiles, and tools to streamline user-space installation and configuration
Work with distribution maintainers to ensure compatibility and smooth delivery through native packaging systems (DEB, RPM)
Perform system-level testing and verification of package installations on various platforms and OS versions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (kernel, QA, release engineering, and support) to ensure installation quality and maintainability
Contribute to Linux kernel driver development and backporting to support advanced networking features
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of software development experience, with strong focus on Linux system-level development
Proficiency in Linux package management systems (dpkg, RPM, yum, apt, zypper) and scripting languages such as Python or Bash
Experience with packaging standards, automation tools, and release workflows
Familiarity with kernel backporting, patch management, and driver installation (a plus)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, especially across varied Linux environments
Preferred
MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and distribution lifecycle management
Experience contributing to public Linux distributions or upstream projects
Familiarity with cloud or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience supporting large-scale deployment environments in data center or HPC settings
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NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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