Senior System Software Engineer

Job Title

Senior System Software Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement kernel- and microcode-level system software for next-generation NVLink datacenter interconnects. Work across GPU, system, and ASIC teams to bring NVLink platforms from pre-silicon validation to production.

This role focuses on low-level software development, platform bring-up, verification, debugging, and customer/partner technical support.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years of relevant software development experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and implement NVLink features in C/C++.
• Support platform bring-up from pre-silicon through production.
• Develop and run verification, validation, and test plans for NVLink-connected systems.
• Debug complex hardware/software interactions and resolve NVLink-related issues.
• Collaborate with GPU architects, system architects, ASIC designers, firmware, and software teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and partners during bring-up and deployment.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting with Python.
• Experience in system software, microcode, networking, or closely related areas.
• Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, drivers, firmware, and security features.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices: design consensus, code reviews, testing, and production branching.
• Understanding of hardware development lifecycles, including pre-silicon validation and bring-up.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical 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.