NVIDIA

SeniorSoftwareEngineer,DPU

$184–357k Westford, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer, DPU at NVIDIA. Skills: Linux, embedded systems development, system software components, processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, user space applications, libraries, SOC platform designs, DPU project bring-up and validation, system-level optimization, resource utilization, pre-silicon development, performance optimization. Develop system software components including processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries. Collaborate wit”

What You'll Achieve.

achieving performance objectives

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives; Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years of demonstrable experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development, Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware, background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions, including user space libraries and applications, software update mechanisms, analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives

Nice to Have

ATF/UEFI a plus, Experience with multiple Linux distributions, with the ability to compare and contrast them, 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

What You'll Do.

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

Assist 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

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with hardware and product design teams; Assist world-wide teams with DPU project bring-up and validation; work with a world-wide development team

Full Job Description

We are looking for a versatile Senior Software Engineer for the NVIDIA DPU Platform team. 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. Do you have broad experience with Linux and embedded platforms and a passion for building innovative products? If so, this position is for you! **What you 'll be doing:** * 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 * Assist 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 **What we need to see:** * 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 **Ways

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