Software Linux Engineer - Installation and Packaging

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Linux Engineer to enhance installation, packaging, and software delivery features for NVIDIA's networking software. This role involves crafting, developing, and maintaining 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.
• Work 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (kernel, QA, release engineering, architecture, and support) to ensure installation quality, maintainability, and scalable software delivery.
• 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

Base salary range: $152,000 - $241,500 for Level 3, and $184,000 - $287,500 for Level 4. Eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

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