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Senior System Software Engineer, GPU Server

NVIDIA
October 5, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
$184,000 - $356,500 USD yearly
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior System Software Engineer, GPU Server

Role Summary

Work on next-generation high-speed interconnect and IO technologies for GPU and HPC servers. Collaborate with hardware architects, silicon designers, driver and platform software teams to develop validation, diagnostic, and productization software and infrastructure.

Experience Level

Senior-level - typically 8+ years of related hardware/software experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on building software infrastructure and diagnostics to validate new processor and IO hardware across the product lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with architecture, hardware and driver teams throughout product development.
  • Design and implement software tools and infrastructure for chip development, validation, and productization.
  • Assess new hardware features and architect diagnostic/validation software, including use of pre-beta CUDA extensions.
  • Develop robust, efficient system-level test and validation solutions that exercise hardware and firmware.
  • Debug complex system issues across software and hardware boundaries; drive problems to resolution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional qualities.

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and systems-level software experience.
  • Solid foundation in operating systems fundamentals, algorithms, and computer architecture.
  • Experience working close to hardware and contributing to large system software code bases.
  • Deep problem solving and debugging skills; attention to engineering rigor.
  • Ability to self-manage, demonstrate technical leadership, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and IO technologies; experience with PCIe, NVLink, InfiniBand, or Ethernet is a plus.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-10-02