NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the forthcoming age of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today. NVIDIA's GeForce Now, the next-generation gaming service powered by NVIDIA GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, any PC or just a mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date and users around the globe can instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at the lowest latency for smoothest of gameplay. Just click and play! Visit us at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now
We are looking for a Systems Software engineer to join a team of highly skilled and motivated engineers who build the ultra low latency Streaming technology for GeForce Now. We optimize for ultra low latencies and smoothest streaming for every device type making the right trade-offs across portability, performance, QoS and latency in our designs. Now, are you passionate about driving streaming technology to its edge? If you are a self-starter who can challenge the state of art and build innovative solutions and has the persistence to see ideas through, then we are keen to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
Develop and improve media streaming stack to deliver ultra low streaming latency, video quality and network resilience
Own end-to-end software development cycle for features and modules and meet performance, reliability, scalability and sustainability requirements
Develop tools for video perf and quality analysis, verification and tuning
Define and build performance metrics and indicators, leverage data to analyze and improve streaming performance and user experience
Participate in software reviews and contribute to quality of designs and code across the team
Contribute to the evolution of team processes and methodologies
What we need to see:
Proficient in C, C++, Multi-threaded programming, System software design and debugging skills
Experience implementing and improving perf and video quality through different stages of video processing pipeline
Experience analyzing performance and CPU/ GPU resource utilization for video/ graphics applications
Background with usage of different video capture, codec and render pipelines and API
Experience with networking, WebRTC and other audio and video transport and handshake protocols
Experience with development and debugging on Linux and Windows platforms
BS or MS in Computer Science or related subjects (or equivalent experience) with 3+ years of experience in above areas
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Passionate about gaming and its immersive experiences.
Skilled in graphics technologies such as DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, and OpenGL.
Knowledgeable in the Android graphics framework and low-latency video streaming solutions, including NVIDIA video encoder.
Proficient in audio/video driver interfaces across platforms and familiar with telemetry, visualization tools, and data analysis.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the industry working for us. Due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are expanding rapidly.If you’re a creative engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we are eager to connect with you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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
- Proficient in C and C++
- Multithreaded programming and system software design and debugging skills
- Experience implementing and improving performance and video quality across video processing pipelines
- Experience analyzing CPU/GPU resource utilization for video or graphics applications
- Background with video capture, codec and render pipelines and APIs
- Experience with networking, WebRTC and audio/video transport and handshake protocols
- Experience developing and debugging on Linux and Windows platforms
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent) with 3+ years experience
- Experience with graphics technologies such as DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, OpenGL
- Knowledge of Android graphics framework and NVIDIA video encoder
- Familiarity with audio/video driver interfaces, telemetry, visualization tools, and data analysis
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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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.”
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