Senior System Software Engineer

NVIDIA

System Software Engineer designing kernel and microcode for NVLink interconnects at NVIDIA. Collaborating with architects and designers for innovative datacenter products.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement next-generation NVLink features in C/C++.
Support the bring up of new NVLink platforms from Pre-Silicon to Production
Perform verification, validation, and testing of NVLink-connected products using various methods and tools.
Debug and resolve any issues related to NVLink and provide technical support to customers and partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of relevant software development experience
Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting with python.
Proven experience in system software, microcode, networking, or related areas.
Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, drivers, firmware, and security features.
Experienced in SW development lifecycles including generating design consensus, code peer reviews, testing, and production branching
Understanding of HW development lifecycles including pre-silicon and bring-up
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligible for equity and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Pythonsystem softwaremicrocodenetworkingcomputer architectureoperating systemsdriversfirmware

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingindependent workteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science