Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

About the role

The Senior Software Engineer will focus on system software for Datacenter products such as GB200, combining deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and middleware development with customer-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms.
• Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments.
• Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop & co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads.
• Perform advanced system debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale data center environments.
• Collaborate with AE, FAE, and Solution Architect teams to deliver integrated customer solutions and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in data center server architectures, HPC systems, and hardware-software co-design.
• Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, communication protocols (PCIe, USB, Ethernet).
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
• Ability to debug kernel crash dumps and all types of lock-up issues. Hands-on experience with GDB, kdump, and eBPF tracing to debug multiprocessor systems.
• Good understanding of ARM and Intel assembly.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, plus experience with virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
• Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of system software development experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with GPU computing (CUDA), deep learning workloads.
• Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures.
• Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architectures.

Skills

• Experience with GPU computing (CUDA), deep learning workloads.
• Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures.
• Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architectures.

Benefits

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

Pay

Base salary range: $184,000 - $287,500 for Level 4, and $224,000 - $356,500 for Level 5.

Schedule

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 8, 2026.