System Software Engineer - GPU

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

System Software Engineer focused on NVIDIA GPU Diagnostic SW, working on architecture, development, validation, and productization of next-generation processors. Requires strong C++ skills, OS fundamentals, and hardware architecture knowledge.

What you'd actually do

  1. Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of CPU and GPU.
  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 manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and kernel driver extensions.
  4. This job will require a deep understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

Skills

Required

  • C++ programming
  • device programming
  • algorithms
  • systems software
  • OS fundamentals
  • hardware architecture
  • communication skills
  • engineering practices
  • operating systems
  • computer architecture
  • software tools and infrastructure development
  • validation
  • productization
  • diagnostic tests
  • CUDA
  • kernel driver extensions
  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in a related hardware/software position
  • problem solving
  • debugging skills
  • self-management
  • leadership
  • interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • kernel driver usage and programming
  • working on a large system software code base

What the JD emphasized

  • strong C++ programming skills
  • detailed knowledge of device programming
  • 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
  • extensive use of your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture
  • robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors
  • 5+ 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
  • Background with kernel driver usage and programming are a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills