Senior System Software Engineer, GPU Server

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA +1

Software engineers to work on next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies for GPU or high-performance computing servers, focusing on IO applications, collaborating with hardware architects and silicon designers. Responsibilities include crafting software tools and infrastructure for chip development, validation, and productization, and assessing new hardware features using pre-beta CUDA extensions. Requires strong C++ skills, knowledge of networking, systems software, OS fundamentals, and hardware architecture.

What you'd actually do

  1. Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
  2. Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  3. You will assess new hardware features and architect diagnostic software using pre-beta CUDA extensions.
  4. This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

Skills

Required

  • BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ 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
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Background with PCIE, NVLink or server IO technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable

What the JD emphasized

  • strong C++ programming skills
  • detailed knowledge of networking concepts and algorithms
  • solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals
  • deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level
  • Excellent communication skills
  • dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement