NVIDIA GPUs have ignited a new era of computing with the advent of AI, for which the GPU acts as the brain of computers. Robotics, self-driving cars, industrial automation, and many other domains benefit from the computing power of GPUs. The high-quality and robust GPU software stack simplifies the realization of complex use cases. This has been possible because of the amazing group of people working here at NVIDIA who made this happen.
We are now looking for a Senior System Software Engineer in Compute System software team to work on the architecture and design of the user mode drivers that interact with GPU, DLA and other Tegra compute engines.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be involved in the definition, architectural design and analysis, and development of groundbreaking functional safety software, with an opportunity to shape the future of parallel computation on GPUs as well as DLAs
Modify complex software designed for diverse domains and fortify it to meet the standards vital for deployment in critical automotive sectors, while also successfully acquiring safety certification.
Participate in development of proprietary and open computing standards and contribute to the development of next generation GPUs and DLAs in collaboration with architecture and HW engineers at NVIDIA
Inculcate a culture of high quality software development in the team, mentor other engineers
What we need to see:
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Passionate about high quality software engineering, and a desire to contribute towards creating better software
Fair understanding of computer architecture, OS fundamentals
5+ years of proven experience in complex software development, design, and analysis
Strong teammate; self-motivated and good demeanor
A strong desire to learn, grow and create
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Background with Parallel Programming, particularly in CUDA, OpenCL, or Renderscript
Previous experience working on Deep learning frameworks including Pytorch, TensorFlow, ONNX
Prior experience in working on special purpose or fixed functionality HW like DLA, NPU, ISP, DSP.
Prior experience with developing safety critical software, or hardening and taking complex software through software audits
Hands-on background with software safety analyses, such as FMEA, FTA, ETA, HAZOP, DFA/coexistence analysis/freedom from interference, etc
NVIDIA is committed to cultivating 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Passion for high-quality software engineering
- Understanding of computer architecture and operating system fundamentals
- 5+ years of experience in complex software development, design, and analysis
- Strong teamwork, self-motivation, and professional demeanor
- Desire to learn, grow, and create
- Experience with parallel programming, particularly CUDA, OpenCL, or Renderscript
- Experience with deep learning frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX
- Experience with special-purpose or fixed-function hardware such as DLA, NPU, ISP, or DSP
- Experience developing safety-critical software or preparing complex software for audits
- Experience with software safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, ETA, HAZOP, DFA, coexistence analysis, or freedom-from-interference analysis
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
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. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
