System Software Engineer - Data Center Diagnostics

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Research & Development • $120,000 PA - $235,750 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks System Software Engineers to develop and validate next-generation graphics and computing products. The role involves creating highly stressful applications to test GPUs and high-performance computing servers throughout their lifecycle. Engineers will leverage strong C++ skills, graphics knowledge, OS fundamentals, and systems-level hardware architecture understanding. Responsibilities include close collaboration with architecture, hardware, and driver teams; building software tools and infrastructure for chip development, validation, and productization; assessing new hardware features; and architecting manufacturing diagnostic tests using CUDA and OpenGL extensions. Problem-solving, debugging, and excellent communication are crucial.
Must have:
  • Strong C/C++ programming
  • System software experience
  • OS fundamentals knowledge
  • Hardware architecture understanding
  • Problem-solving & debugging skills
Good to have:
  • PCIe, NVLink, InfiniBand experience
  • Large system software codebase experience
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a proven foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level.

Excellent interpersonal 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. Join us!

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

  • 3+ 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 problem solving and debugging skills

  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills

The base salary range is 120,000 USD - 235,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.

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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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