NVIDIA

PrincipalEngineer-SystemSoftwareGPUServer

$272–431k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Principal Engineer - System Software GPU Server at NVIDIA. Skills: C++ programming skills, Networking concepts, Algorithms, Systems software, OS fundamentals, Current generation hardware architecture at systems level. Develop the most demanding high-speed IO applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle. Support innovation in factories and data centers”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Very problem solving and debugging skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

C++ programming skills, BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience, 15+ years experience in a related hardware/software position, C/C++ programming skills, Very problem solving and debugging skills, Capability to use AI prompt tools

Nice to Have

Background with PCIE, NVLink or server IO technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus, Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable

What You'll Do.

Develop the most demanding high-speed IO applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle

Support innovation in factories and data centers

Work closely with architecture

hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors

as well as compute products

Craft software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development

Assess new hardware features and architect diagnostic software using debug CUDA/kernel driver features

Work closely with manufacturing teams in optimizing NVIDIA and customer production line to screen out defects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating closely with silicon architects, board/rack level designers, and platform software experts; Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams; Ability to work close to the hardware

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Self-manage

Full Job Description

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies. Our charter is to develop the most demanding high-speed IO applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle, by collaborating closely with silicon architects, board/rack level designers, and platform software experts to support innovation in factories and data centers. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of networking concepts, algorithms, a solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level. Excellent communication skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. We also work closely with manufacturing teams in optimizing NVIDIA and customer production line to screen out defects. **What you 'll be doing:** * Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products. * Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. * You will assess new hardware features and architect diagnostic software using debug CUDA/kernel driver features * This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures. **What we need to see:** * BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience * 15+ years experience in a related hardware/software position * Strong C/C++ programming skills * Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware * Background with PCIE, NVLink or server IO technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus * Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable * Very strong problem solving and debugging skills * Abi

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