Principal Storage Kernel Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud

NVIDIA is seeking a Principal Storage Kernel Software Engineer to join the block storage group, focusing on building next-generation block storage capabilities. This role involves researching and implementing distributed storage services, designing the storage software stack for NVIDIA's block solution, and developing storage features and accelerations within the Linux kernel and DPU environments. The engineer will also coordinate testing, analyze complex bugs, and drive new solutions, working hands-on with large-scale production systems.

Must Have

• Research and implement distributed storage services.
• Design NVIDIA's block solution storage SW stack, including host and DPU interfaces.
• Design storage features and accelerations in Linux kernel and DPU.
• Coordinate cluster-manager functionality testing with QA.
• Understand algorithms and component interactions.
• Analyze and identify challenging bugs in kernel modules and other components.
• Drive new solutions based on identified issues.
• 100% hands-on role involving feature design, implementation, debugging, and C coding.
• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of experience as a senior developer, preferably in a storage company.
• Comprehension of large and sophisticated systems.

Good to Have

• Kernel coding experience.
• Independence and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and partners.

Perks & Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on products that transform how people work and play
• Collaborating with some of the smartest people in the industry
• Aggressive compensation plan that rewards top performers
• Two free days each quarter to disconnect and recharge

Job Description

We are looking for a Storage Services Software engineer to join the block storage group. You will be a member of a team that builds the next generation block storage capabilities. You will work closely with a variety of teams and architects including the networking team, HW team and external customers. You will define the Software architecture and implementation of the most advanced storage services! Services that will need to meet extreme performance and scalability demands! We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform of tomorrow. At NVIDIA, we work, think and learn as a team. We thrive in a deeply strong environment, and we're passionate about a culture that demands innovation and the highest standards. The rewards are sweet and include collaborating with some of the smartest people in the industry, an aggressive compensation plan that rewards top performers, and the opportunity to work on products that transform the way people work and play.

What you’ll be doing:

• Research and implementation of distributed storage services.
• Design the storage SW stack of NVIDIA block solution. This includes interface definition and implementation in host and a DPU environments.
• Design of storage related features and accelerations in the framework Linux kernel and a DPU
• Coordinate testing of cluster-manager functionality with the QA team
• Acquire understanding of the algorithms, the technicalities and the interaction with the other components
• Analyze challenging bugs and customer cases, identifying issues in the kernel modules and often in other components
• Drive new solutions based on any issues that arise
• 100% hands on role - large scale production system. The work involves feature design and implementation, debugging, and maintaining existing production code written in C.

What we need to see:

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of experience as a senior developer, preferably in a storage company
• Comprehension of large and sophisticated systems

Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd:

• Kernel coding experience
• Independence. Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with customers and partners

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. This is our life’s work — to amplify human imagination and intelligence. With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 27, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.