Senior CUDA Compute Systems Software Engineer

Senior CUDA Compute Systems Software Engineer

Locations: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR1981615

NVIDIA is searching for world-class software engineers to join the System Software for CUDA Compute driver team. This team develops and supports NVIDIA's kernel level drivers for supporting CUDA, especially on our AI, Cloud, and Data Center product line-ups. This product line-up includes full system products such as the DGX platform, modular components such as MGX, and stand-alone GPU boards. At the heart of all these products is the GPU itself, driven by low level embedded processors and drivers at kernel level, where this team lives.

We are a very dynamic team with many responsibilities. We work with sister software teams on developing features for upcoming generations of products. We work with partners on deploying new products, maintaining existing products, and developing requested improvements. We work with hardware and architecture on the future direction of existing and new features. These responsibilities evolve over time, resulting in a rich engineering experience and career.

What you will be doing:

• Designing kernel drivers and embedded software for our Data Center products.
• Developing and maintaining software technologies targeted at enabling and supporting NVIDIA's GPU hardware on both Linux and Windows-based operating systems (current and future), ensuring optimum performance and feature set.
• Focusing on cross-platform implementation and supporting new hardware architectures including, but not limited to, features such as: clocks, thermal and power, telemetry, device initialization, memory management, performance optimization, device management (and reset), as well as embedded software development.
• This role works closely with other internal worldwide teams around software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.

What we need to see:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing low-level device drivers, especially for the Linux OS.
• Strong software engineering skills combined with a motivation to solve hard problems.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Detailed knowledge of operating system internals and various device driver models.
• Low-level operating system knowledge.
• Strong English written and oral communication skills to facilitate collaboration with other engineers worldwide.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a team environment yet also able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Windows operating systems experience is a plus.

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.