Senior Software Engineer - GPU System Software

3 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years' experience in system software and kernel mode drivers (Linux, QNX, Android). Responsibilities include defining, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining GPU/Display kernel mode drivers and embedded firmware. The role involves working across multiple operating systems, crafting features for NVIDIA GPUs and Tegra SoCs, and collaborating with experts in system software and hardware. Experience with Linux DRM-KMS is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have strong C programming skills, a deep understanding of computer architecture, OS concepts, and graphics device drivers.
Must have:
  • 10+ years system software experience
  • Strong C programming skills
  • Kernel mode driver development
  • Understanding of computer architecture
  • Experience with Linux, QNX, or Android
Good to have:
  • Linux DRM-KMS experience
  • User-space compositor knowledge
  • Experience with display protocols (HDMI, DisplayPort)

Job Details

NVIDIA is searching for outstanding senior system software engineer to join the NVIDIA's automotive display driver team and help produce the next-gen groundbreaking products. The best candidates will have very strong C programming skills and validated understanding of Graphics systems software with clear understanding of Computer Architecture and OS fundamentals. In this position you'll have the opportunity to work on the latest innovative NVIDIA automotive platforms. We have a real passion for pushing the technology to its limit and creativity which will be fully tested and applied here. You will closely work with experts from display and adjacent domains in system software, hardware across NVIDIA to build the best products in the segment.

What you'll be doing: 

  • Define, design, develop, test and maintain our GPU/Display kernel mode drivers and embedded firmwares.
  • Candidate will have an opportunity to work across multiple operating systems, e.g. Linux, Android, QNX. 
  • Get to craft, develop, unit test, document and maintain features for NVIDIA GPUs and Tegra SoCs. 

What we need to see: 

  • BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field. 
  • 10+ years of experience developing system software and kernel mode drivers in one or more of the Linux, QNX or Android operating systems. 
  • Skilled control over C programming to develop multi-threaded complex kernel mode drivers.
  • Excellent understanding of computer architecture, operating systems concepts, memory management, and concurrency. 
  • Experience in graphics device drivers will be a distinguisher.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd: 

  • Experience working in Linux DRM-KMS (Kernel Mode Setting) subsystem.
  • Conceptual understanding of user-space compositors, e.g. Android HWC, Wayland Compositor, QNX Screen etc.
  • Experience working with display protocols, e.g. HDMI, Display Port.

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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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