Software Linux Engineer

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Software Linux Engineer to design and implement state-of-the-art Linux driver software for leading distributions. Responsibilities include developing new features within the Linux driver and user space, managing Linux distribution packaging, performing kernel back-ports, and collaborating with teams and external clients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Linux kernel development, driver design, package management, and possess excellent communication skills. The role involves working on high-speed networking solutions for data centers, cloud, and HPC environments, contributing to next-generation network card technologies. The engineer will be involved in Linux driver verification.
Must have:
  • 4+ years software development experience
  • Extensive Linux kernel development experience
  • Proficiency in Linux package management
  • Kernel back-porting and patch management experience
  • C++/C & Python programming skills
Good to have:
  • MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience contributing to overall OS functionality

Job Details

NVIDIA is searching for an outstanding software Linux engineer to expand the Inbox Linux driver and user space design force. As a Software Linux engineer at NVIDIA, you will design and implement of our state of the art Linux driver Software for the leading distributions. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines that empower most advanced data centers in the world. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

Do you want to help drive the progress of high speed networking solution? Are you excited to learn how Linux drivers technology help building Data centers, Cloud and HPC? Are you passionate about challenging yourself and would you love to contribute as part of a world-class company? We are building the next generation of network cards technologies to reach the highest network speeds. We are looking for an engineer to work on Linux driver verification.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role you will involve designing and developing new features within the Linux driver and user space for the leading distributions, managing packaging for Linux distributions, and performing kernel back-ports to support emerging features. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, customer-focused, and capable of collaborating effectively across teams and with external clients.

What we need to see:

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering or related field

  • 4+ years work experience in a software development.

  • Extensive experience in Linux kernel development and Linux driver design.

  • Proficiency in Linux package management, deployment, and maintenance.

  • Hands-on experience with kernel back-porting and patch management.

  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.

  • Strong ability to collaborate and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Programming Languages: Have experience programming in C++/C & Python as well as scripting languages

  • You should be focused, learn quickly, and have strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

  • Demonstrated uses of creative thinking for solutions to exciting problems that matter.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  • Extensive experience in Linux operating system development, contributing to overall OS functionality.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! 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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