Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software

Job Title

Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software

Role Summary

Join the Chip System Software team to develop and maintain Linux platform software for NVIDIA AI-RAN and SD-RAN products. Deliver production-ready integrations of NVIDIA software with enterprise Linux distributions and commercial SoC platforms.

Primary responsibilities include distribution integration, software packaging, kernel and BSP validation, release engineering, and platform enablement in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 12+ years of experience developing Linux system or platform software.

Responsibilities

Work across the software stack to produce customer-ready Linux platforms and releases:

• Build and maintain Linux distributions, installation images (ISO), and software packages.
• Integrate NVIDIA software, drivers, and third-party components into enterprise Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL).
• Develop and maintain build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes.
• Configure, integrate, and validate Linux kernels and BSPs for commercial SoC platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve kernel, driver, boot, and platform integration issues.
• Collaborate with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to enable platform capabilities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 12+ years of Linux system or platform software development experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, kernel architecture, and system internals.
• Experience with package management (Debian/Ubuntu and/or RPM) and software integration.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software build systems.
• Experience debugging Linux kernel, boot, driver, or platform-related issues.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Canonical Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), or other enterprise distributions.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, BSP integration, or commercial SoC platforms.
• Experience working with hardware and software co-development teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience (the posting explicitly allows equivalent experience).

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.