Senior Software Engineer, DPU - Networking
NVIDIA · Westford, MA · 4 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company affecting product lines that empower the most advanced data centers in the world. Using your deep knowledge of embedded platforms, operating systems, and software distribution technologies, you will work with a world-wide development team to solve the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop system software components including processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries
- Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to develop software for sophisticated SOC platform designs
- Absorb world-wide teams with DPU project bring-up and validation
- Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges
- Work in pre-silicon development mode as you architect, debug, measure, and optimize performance while applying and extending the software simulator and hardware emulator test environments
- Participate across all levels of the product development life-cycle with high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance
Requirements
- Bachelor of science or master's degree, or equivalent experience, with 6+ years of demonstrable experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development
- Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware - ATF/UEFI a strong plus
- Strong background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions, including user space libraries and applications, software update mechanisms
- Enthusiasm for extending your technical knowledge into new areas
- Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives
Qualifications
- Specialist knowledge of secure boot flows and/or trusted compute environments
- Experience developing security key management solutions
- Knowledge of secure software development practices
- Experience developing and sustaining commercially available software products through a full product life-cycle
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity and benefits.
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 May 14, 2026.