NVIDIA

SeniorSystemSoftwareEngineer-GPUServer

$184–357k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior System Software Engineer - GPU Server at NVIDIA. Skills: C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level, knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, computer architecture. develop the most demanding applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle. collaborating closely”

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, 8+ years experience in a related hardware/software position, C/C++ programming skills, Familiarity with computer architecture, ability to work close to the hardware, Very problem solving and debugging skills, Ability to self-manage, show leadership, good interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Background with PCIE, NVLink or server product 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 applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle

collaborating closely with customers to support innovation in their factories and data centers

extensively use your knowledge of operating systems

and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors

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

assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with customers; Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to develop the most demanding applications a GPU or high-performance computing server will encounter in its lifecycle, by collaborating closely with customers to support innovation in their factories and data centers. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and 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. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. **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 manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions. * 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 * 8+ 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 product technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus * Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable * Very strong pr

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