Software Linux Engineer - Installation and Packaging

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Linux Engineer to contribute to the installation, packaging, and software delivery features for NVIDIA's networking software. This role involves crafting, developing, and maintaining user-space tools, packaging systems, software repositories, and installation flows across major Linux distributions.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and maintain installation, packaging, and software delivery workflows for NVIDIA networking software across major Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, SLES, NixOS, etc.)
• Develop and provide ongoing support for meta-packages, software repositories, release channels, profiles, and tools that help streamline user-space installation and configuration on traditional and declarative package managers like DEB/RPM and Nix.
• Build and implement automation solutions to improve package validation, release quality, and engineering efficiency, including the adoption of AI-assisted development workflows.
• Collaborate with distribution maintainers and ecosystem communities (including Nix/NixOS) to ensure compatibility and smooth delivery through native packaging systems.
• Perform system-level testing and verification of package installations on various platforms and OS versions.
• Contribute to Linux kernel driver development and backporting to support advanced networking features.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related area (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Linux system-level development
• Skilled in Linux package management tools (dpkg, RPM, yum, apt, zypper, Nix) along with scripting languages like Python or Bash
• Experience with packaging standards, repository management, release automation, and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with kernel backporting, patch management, and driver installation (a plus)

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused approach
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across diverse Linux environments

Skills

• Experience crafting package repositories or software distribution infrastructure as well as working with the NixOS ecosystem and Nix package manager in live production settings
• Experience applying AI tools to software development, testing, or automation workflows
• Familiarity with cloud or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting large-scale deployment environments in data center or HPC settings

Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

Schedule

Not specified.

Application Instructions

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 2026.

Ways to Stand Out

• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and distribution lifecycle management
• Experience applying AI tools to software development, testing, or automation workflows
• Familiarity with cloud or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting large-scale deployment environments in data center or HPC settings

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after employers in the tech industry. We employ many dedicated and innovative individuals worldwide. If you are passionate about Linux systems, enjoy solving real-world problems, and want to help develop the future of AI and networking infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.