Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements
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Senior engineer on NVIDIA's CSP Engagements team, responsible for system software (Linux kernel, device drivers, firmware) for data center products like GB200.
What you’ll do
- Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms.
- Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments.
- Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop & co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads.
What you’ll bring
- Deep expertise in data center server architectures, HPC systems, and hardware-software co-design.
- Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, communication protocols (PCIe, USB, Ethernet).
- Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, plus experience with virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
Technologies
Linux kernel · device drivers · PCIe · USB · Ethernet · ARM (aarch64) · x86 · C/C++ · Python · Kubernetes · CUDA · CXL
About NVIDIA
Designs and manufactures GPUs and system-on-chips powering data centers, AI workloads, gaming, autonomous vehicles, and HPC. The foundational hardware for modern deep learning.
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NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our CSP Engagements team, focusing on system software for Datacenter products such as GB200. This role combines deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and middleware development, with customer-facing responsibilities to enable cloud service providers with next-generation computing platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving technical solutions from concept through deployment. What you’ll be doing: Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms. Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments. Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop &
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NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our CSP Engagements team, focusing on system software for Datacenter products such as GB200. This role combines deep technical expertise in embedded firmware, Linux kernel development, and middleware development, with customer-facing responsibilities to enable cloud service providers with next-generation computing platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving technical solutions from concept through deployment. What you’ll be doing: Design and develop software solutions for data center servers including Linux kernel modifications, device drivers, and system optimizations for GB200 and next-gen platforms. Lead hardware bring-up activities, BSP development, and hardware-software co-design for Cloud Service Provider deployments. Partner directly with CSPs to deliver technical solutions, co-develop & co-debug features and optimizations, and provide support during new product introductions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing end-to-end solutions spanning firmware, OS, middleware, and applications with focus on AI/ML and HPC workloads. Perform advanced system debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale data center environments. Collaborate with AE, FAE, and Solution Architect teams to deliver integrated customer solutions and technical docume [... source excerpt omitted ...] ur location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 25, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. 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, nat
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